Counterfactual and Ersatz

Counterfactual

Counterfactual adjective - Going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis).
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Ersatz and counterfactual are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ersatz" instead an adjective "Counterfactual".

Ersatz

Ersatz adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.

Counterfactual and ersatz are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterfactual" instead an adjective "Ersatz".
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