vision

Definition

The sense or ability of sight.

Etymology

From Middle English visioun, from Anglo-Norman visioun, from Old French vision, from Latin vīsiō (“vision, seeing”), noun of action from the perfect passive participle visus (“that which is seen”), from the verb videō (“I see”) + action noun suffix -iō.

Example Sentences

• "[…]For to a Viſion ſo apparant, Rumor / Cannot be mute[…]"
• "It was the Lost Oasis, the Oasis of the vision in the sand. […] Deep-hidden in the hollow, beneath the cliffs, it lay; and round it the happy verdure spread for many a rood. […] Yes, the quest was ended, the Lost Oasis was the Found!"
• "He tried drinking from the pool of water, but realized it was only a vision."

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