delusivenessn.
/dɪˈl(j)uːsɪvnɪs/ Delusive or deceptive quality.
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the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > deceit, deception, trickery > deception by illusion, delusion > [noun] > delusive nature
fallacy1646
prestigiousness1646
delusivenessa1652
deceptive1652
phantastry1656
unsolidnessa1684
illusiveness1727
illusoriness1727
deceptiveness1837
a1652 J. Smith Select Disc. (1660) vi. iv. 194 The Wiser sort of the Heathens have happily found out the lameness and delusiveness of it.
1811 C. Lamb Theatralia in Reflector 2 311 This exposure of supernatural agents upon the stage is truly bringing in a candle to expose their own delusiveness.
1873 M. Arnold Lit. & Dogma vi. 177 It is needful to show the line of growth of this Aberglaube, and its delusiveness.
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