👉 In linguistics and philosophy, "apparitional" is a term used to describe a phenomenon or concept that appears to be real but is not. This can occur in many different contexts, such as when an object or idea is perceived as real without actually existing, or when the perception of something is influenced by external factors. The term originates from the Greek word "apparatus," which means "device" or "machine," and it suggests that these phenomena are not real but rather appear to