notional
/ˈnoʊʃənəl/
adjective
- Existing only as an idea or concept, not in reality; hypothetical or imaginary.
- In a notional sense, everyone is equal under the law.
- The company's notional value is based on estimates, not actual sales.
- The budget includes a notional amount for unexpected costs.
- Relating to a notion or idea; conceptual.
- The notional categories in the survey were too broad.
- The notional framework of the theory is hard to grasp.
- She explained the notional difference between freedom and license.