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Webster 1913 Edition


Notional

No′tion-al

,
Adj.
1.
Consisting of, or conveying, notions or ideas; expressing abstract conceptions.
2.
Existing in idea only; visionary; whimsical.
Discourses of speculative and
notional
things.
Evelyn.
3.
Given to foolish or visionary expectations; whimsical; fanciful;
as, a
notional
man
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Notional

NO'TIONAL

,
Adj.
1.
Imaginary; ideal; existing in idea only; visionary; fantastical.
Notional good, by fancy only made. A notional and imaginary thing.
2.
Dealing in imaginary things; whimsical; fanciful; as a notional man.