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Definition of Notional
1. Adjective. Not based on fact; unreal. "To create a notional world for oneself"
2. Adjective. Not based on fact or investigation. "Speculative knowledge"
Exact synonyms: Speculative
Similar to: Theoretic, Theoretical
Derivative terms: Speculate, Speculate, Speculativeness
Similar to: Theoretic, Theoretical
Derivative terms: Speculate, Speculate, Speculativeness
3. Adjective. Indulging in or influenced by fancy. "All the notional vagaries of childhood"
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
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)