imaginary
adjective
imag·i·nary
i-ˈma-jə-ˌner-ē 
-ˌne-rē
1
a
: existing only in imagination : lacking factual reality
b
: formed or characterized imaginatively or arbitrarily
his canvases, chiefly imaginary, somber landscapes—
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: containing or relating to the imaginary unit
imaginary roots
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The two groups were separated by an imaginary line down the middle of the room.
an imaginary world of dragons and unicorns
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And the exasperation goes from imaginary frustration to real annoyance.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
And through her mesmerizing filmmaking, Kapadia creates a world that didn’t seem possible — which, of course, reinforces how imaginary this new place might prove to be.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
There are lots of different settings to help channel your inner child, including various engine noises and an imaginary eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Unable to enjoy the same freedom as past generations of kids (for example, playing on sidewalks or roaming freely in the countryside), these early 2000s kids were carving out freedom in virtual or imaginary spaces.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
And through her mesmerizing filmmaking, Kapadia creates a world that didn’t seem possible — which, of course, reinforces how imaginary this new place might prove to be.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
There are lots of different settings to help channel your inner child, including various engine noises and an imaginary eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Unable to enjoy the same freedom as past generations of kids (for example, playing on sidewalks or roaming freely in the countryside), these early 2000s kids were carving out freedom in virtual or imaginary spaces.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Imaginary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imaginary. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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imaginary
adjective
imag·i·nary
im-ˈaj-ə-ˌner-ē
: existing only in imagination : not real
unicorns are imaginary
Medical Definition
imaginary
adjective
imag·i·nary
im-ˈaj-ə-ˌner-ē
: existing only in imagination : lacking factual reality
imaginary fears
an imaginary illness
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