Imaginarily: meaning, definitions and examples
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imaginarily
[ ɪˈmædʒɪnɛrɪli ]
in a fictional way
The term 'imaginarily' refers to doing something in a way that is not real or can only be envisioned in one's mind. It emphasizes the aspect of imagination, suggesting that the actions or scenarios are purely fictional and not grounded in reality.
Synonyms
fantastically, fictitiously, theoretically
Examples of usage
- She imaginarily traveled to distant worlds while reading.
- The children played imaginarily, creating stories in their minds.
- He imaginarily constructed a perfect life for himself.
Translations
Translations of the word "imaginarily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imaginariamente
🇮🇳 कल्पनात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 imaginär
🇮🇩 secara imajiner
🇺🇦 уявно
🇵🇱 wyobrażalnie
🇯🇵 想像上
🇫🇷 imaginairement
🇪🇸 imaginariamente
🇹🇷 hayali olarak
🇰🇷 상상적으로
🇸🇦 تخيليًا
🇨🇿 představitelně
🇸🇰 predstaviteľne
🇨🇳 想象中地
🇸🇮 domišljijsko
🇮🇸 ímynduð
🇰🇿 елестетілетін
🇬🇪 სუროგატული
🇦🇿 xəyalən
🇲🇽 imaginariamente
Etymology
The word 'imaginarily' is derived from the root word 'imagine', which comes from the Latin 'imaginari', meaning 'to form a mental image'. The suffix '-ly' is commonly added to adjectives to transform them into adverbs, indicating the manner of an action. The concept of imagination has been a significant aspect of human creativity and thought processes throughout history, influencing art, literature, and science. The ability to imagine plays a crucial role in problem-solving and innovation. 'Imaginarily' reflects the idea that many of our thoughts and ideas can exist solely in our minds without a tangible counterpart in the physical world. This word is often used in literary contexts, emphasizing the richness of creative thought.