Added 8 October 2026
notional
/ˈnəʊʃənəl/ adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about notional at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Not based on fact; existing only in the imagination.
the falsehood about some fanciful secret treaties
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Not based on fact or investigation.
a notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs
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Indulging in or influenced by fancy.
a fanciful mind
Origin
From notion + -al.
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