Definitions of notional
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being of the nature of a notion or concept“to improve notional comprehension”“a notional response to the question”
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synonyms:
conceptional, ideational
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abstract
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
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abstract
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not based on fact or investigation“a notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs”
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synonyms:
speculative
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theoretic, theoretical
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
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theoretic, theoretical
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not based on fact; unreal
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indulging in or influenced by fancy“all the notional vagaries of childhood”
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creative, originative
having the ability or power to create
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creative, originative
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