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photism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈfəʊtɪzəm/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The color that a synesthete may report seeing in association with a particular letter or number.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 2

A luminous appearance, image or subjective perception of a hallucinatory nature.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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History

Etymology

From phot- + -ism.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Cantonese: 幻視 /幻视 (waan6 si6) — luminous appearance, image or subjective perception of a hallucinatory nature