phantom
phantom adj
ME < OFr < L. < Gk, see phantasm, n.
- Unattainable; elusive; illusory; deceptive.
- Delicate; ethereal; fragile; exquisite; translucent.
- Unseen; invisible; distant; [fig.] heavenly; celestial; located in the spiritual realm.
phantom [-s] n
see phantom, adj.
- Ghost; apparition; imaginary person; figment of the imagination.
- Mystery; riddle; puzzle; conundrum; difficult question.