Imaginal and Illusory

Imaginal

Imaginal adjective - Not real and existing only in the imagination.
Usage example: the equator is merely an imaginal line

Illusory and imaginal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Illusory" instead an adjective "Imaginal".

Illusory

Illusory adjective - Based on or having the nature of an illusion.

Imaginal and illusory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imaginal" instead an adjective "Illusory".

Nearby Words: illusion, illusive, illusorily
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