Translation guide
Describes things that exist only in the mind, not in reality. Covers fictional, illusory, and hypothetical concepts.
To describe something that is not real but is created by the mind, such as a friend, world, or creature.
Most common and neutral term for something fictional or made-up, like a story setting or character.
He is talking to an imaginary friend.
Literally 'in the imagination', used for things that exist only in thought, often in academic or descriptive contexts.
That is an imaginary creature.
Emphasizes fantasy or daydreaming, often used for whimsical or creative imaginings.
She is immersed in an imaginary world.
To describe something that appears real but is actually a product of the mind, like a hallucination or mirage.
To describe something that is supposed for the sake of argument or reasoning, like an imaginary scenario.
To refer to the mathematical concept of imaginary numbers.
The technical term for imaginary numbers in mathematics.
Imaginary numbers are not real numbers.