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apparition vs unidentified flying object

unidentified flying object vs apparition

apparition and unidentified flying object both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apparition Yes No No No
unidentified flying object Yes No No No
As nouns, unidentified flying object is a hyponym of apparition; that is, unidentified flying object is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apparition:
  • apparition: something existing in perception only
  • unidentified flying object: an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins
Other hyponyms of apparition include flying saucer, UFO, Flying Dutchman, ghost, shade, specter, spectre, spook, wraith.
apparition (noun) unidentified flying object (noun)
an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins
something existing in perception only
the appearance of a ghostlike figure
a ghostly appearing figure
Difference between apparition and unidentified flying object

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