Mirage word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "mirage" word

[noun] something illusory and unattainable
[noun] an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects

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\Mi`rage"\, n. [F., fr. mirer to look at carefully, to aim, se mirer to look at one's self in a glass, to reflect, to be reflected, LL. mirare to look at. See {Mirror}.] An optical effect, sometimes seen on the ocean, but more frequently in deserts, due to total reflection of light at the surface common to two strata of air differently heated. The reflected image is seen, commonly in an inverted position, while the real object may or may not be in sight. When the surface is horizontal, and below the eye, the appearance is that of a sheet of water in which the object is seen reflected; when the reflecting surface is above the eye, the image is seen projected against the sky. The fata Morgana and looming are species of mirage. By the mirage uplifted the land floats vague in the ether, Ships and the shadows of ships hang in the motionless air. --Longfellow.

See also: fata morgana | misconception | optical illusion |

Related terms: bluffing, calculated deception, circumvention, conning, deceiving, deception, failure, fallacy, falseness, fata morgana, flimflammery, forlorn hope, frustration, kidding, outwitting, presence, self-deception, song and dance, swindling, trickiness, willful misconception, wishful thinking

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Let's analyse "mirage" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EGARIM. Average typing speed for these characters is 1680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -- .. .-. .- --. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: mirage: 9 + 1 + 5 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: mirage: 4 + 9 + 9 + 1 + 7 + 5 = 35, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong

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