Deja vu
Deja Vu
Deja Vu (pronounced: /ˌdeɪʒɑː ˈvuː/; French: [deʒa vy]) is a term that originates from the French language, meaning "already seen". It refers to the phenomenon of having the strong sensation that an event or experience currently being experienced has been experienced in the past.
Etymology
The term "Deja Vu" is derived from French, with "deja" meaning "already" and "vu" meaning "seen". It was first used by French philosopher and researcher Emile Boirac in his book "L'Avenir des sciences psychiques" ("The Future of Psychic Sciences"), published in 1892.
Description
Deja Vu is a subjective experience of familiarity, along with an objective absence of familiarity. It is a feeling of having "been here before". This feeling of familiarity is often accompanied by a strong sense of unfamiliarity or "newness". It is often triggered by a new situation that has a certain similarity to an old, never fully remembered situation.
Related Terms
- Jamais Vu: A term used to describe any familiar situation which is not recognized by the observer.
- Presque Vu: The sensation of being on the brink of an epiphany.
- Paramnesia: Distortion of memory in which fact and fantasy are confused.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deja vu
- Wikipedia's article - Deja vu
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