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il·lu·sion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-lzhn)
n.
An erroneous perception of reality.
An erroneous concept or belief.
The condition of being deceived by a false perception or belief.
Something, such as a fantastic plan or desire, that causes an erroneous belief or perception.
Illusionism in art.
A fine transparent cloth, used for dresses or trimmings.
de·lu·sion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d-lzhn)
n.
The act or process of deluding.
The state of being deluded.
A false belief or opinion: labored under the delusion that success was at hand.
Psychiatry. A false belief strongly held in spite of invalidating evidence, especially as a symptom of mental illness: delusions of persecution.
From Dictionary.com
It seems these two words mean almost the same thing. Both are nouns, and both seem to describe a condition in which a false perception or belief is occuring. Darn it, there was supposed to be more of a difference, so I could analyze it or something. They weren't supposed to say the same thing. The only thing I can think of is that no one really says that you are illuded, or that someone is illuding you, or something. You use deluded for that. Why?
n.
An erroneous perception of reality.
An erroneous concept or belief.
The condition of being deceived by a false perception or belief.
Something, such as a fantastic plan or desire, that causes an erroneous belief or perception.
Illusionism in art.
A fine transparent cloth, used for dresses or trimmings.
de·lu·sion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d-lzhn)
n.
The act or process of deluding.
The state of being deluded.
A false belief or opinion: labored under the delusion that success was at hand.
Psychiatry. A false belief strongly held in spite of invalidating evidence, especially as a symptom of mental illness: delusions of persecution.
From Dictionary.com
It seems these two words mean almost the same thing. Both are nouns, and both seem to describe a condition in which a false perception or belief is occuring. Darn it, there was supposed to be more of a difference, so I could analyze it or something. They weren't supposed to say the same thing. The only thing I can think of is that no one really says that you are illuded, or that someone is illuding you, or something. You use deluded for that. Why?