COUNTERFACTUAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis)

Synonyms:

contrary to fact; counterfactual

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

conditional (imposing or depending on or containing a condition)

Derivation:

counterfactuality (the quality of being contrary to fact)

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