Imaginal and Phantom

Imaginal

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

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

Phantom

Phantom adjective - Not real and existing only in the imagination.
Usage example: the company claimed that the only hazards involving its product were the phantom dangers created by consumer groups

Imaginal and phantom are semantically related. You can use "Imaginal" instead an adjective "Phantom".
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