Hypothetical and Phantasmal

Hypothetical

Hypothetical adjective - Existing only as an assumption or speculation.

Phantasmal and hypothetical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phantasmal" instead an adjective "Hypothetical".

Nearby Words: hypothesis, hypothetic

Phantasmal

Phantasmal adjective - Not real and existing only in the imagination.
Usage example: phantasmal fears that have prevented her from living a normal life

Hypothetical and phantasmal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hypothetical" instead an adjective "Phantasmal".

Nearby Word: phantasm
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