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notional

1 of 1adjective
/ˈnoʊʃənəl/
1

being of the nature of a notion or concept

Synonyms:
ideationalconceptional
2

indulging in or influenced by fancy

Synonyms:
fanciful
3

being solely based on imagination or theory rather that reality

  • The notional model of the universe was intriguing but lacked practical application.
  • The theory provided a notional framework for understanding complex systems.
  • They discussed a notional budget for the project, which was not yet finalized.
  • The committee reviewed the notional concepts before deciding on practical solutions.
  • Her notional plans for the startup were ambitious but not yet grounded in reality.
Synonyms:
speculative
4

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

Synonyms:
imaginaryfanciful