Phenakism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phenakism is a noun meaning (dated) deception; trickery.
Meaning
(dated) deception; trickery.
Example Sentences
The people of England are at once too discerning and too truth-loving to tolerate a system of phenakism and reserve, whether in the interest of Popery or infidelity.
Word Forms
- phenakisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phenakistiscope, phoneyness, syllogism, phonyness, elench, hypocrism.
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