Definition of Notional

1. Adjective. Not based on fact; unreal. "To create a notional world for oneself"

Exact synonyms: Fanciful, Imaginary
Similar to: Unreal

2. Adjective. Not based on fact or investigation. "Speculative knowledge"
Exact synonyms: Speculative
Similar to: Theoretic, Theoretical
Derivative terms: Speculate, Speculate, Speculativeness

3. Adjective. Indulging in or influenced by fancy. "All the notional vagaries of childhood"
Exact synonyms: Fanciful
Similar to: Creative, Originative

4. Adjective. Being of the nature of a notion or concept. "A notional response to the question"
Exact synonyms: Conceptional, Ideational
Similar to: Abstract
Derivative terms: Conception, Ideation, Notion

Definition of Notional

1. a. Consisting of, or conveying, notions or ideas; expressing abstract conceptions.

Definition of Notional

1. notion [adj] - See also: notion

Medical Definition of Notional

1. 1. Consisting of, or conveying, notions or ideas; expressing abstract conceptions. 2. Existing in idea only; visionary; whimsical. "Discourses of speculative and notional things." (Evelyn) 3. Given to foolish or visionary expectations; whimsical; fanciful; as, a notional man. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Notional

noticing
notidanian
notifiable
notifiable disease
notification
notifications
notified
notifier
notifiers
notifies
notify
notifying
noting
notion
notional (current term)
notional (current term)
notionalities
notionality
notionally
notions
notions counter
notitia
notitiae
notitias
notobranchiata
notobranchiate
notochord
notochord
notochordal
notochordal

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