Counterfactual and Illusive

Counterfactual

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

Illusive

Illusive adjective - Based on or having the nature of an illusion.
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Synonyms for Illusive

Counterfactual and illusive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterfactual" instead an adjective "Illusive".

Nearby Words: illusion, illusory, illusionist, illusively
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