imaginary
Translation
imaginary, unreal, fictional, non-existent
Examples
My little brother has an imaginary friend.
My little brother has an imaginary friend.
The story is set in an imaginary world.
The story is set in an imaginary world.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) ((imaginary)) ((noun)) a noun that is not real My little brother has an imaginary friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unreal, fictional, mythical; Antonyms: real, actual, factual
Etymology
From Latin 'imaginarius', from 'imago' (image). Relates to things that exist only as an image in the mind.
Memory Tips
'Imaginary' things are created by your 'imagination'. The '-ary' suffix often means 'relating to'.