Imaginary meaning

What does “imaginary” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“imaginary” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1.

imaginary

noun

(mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1
Synonymscomplex number complex quantity imaginary number

adjective

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
“the falsehood about some fanciful secret treaties”
“a small child's imaginary friends”
Synonymsfanciful notional

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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