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   No·tion·al

   /ˈnōSHən(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. existing only in theory or as a suggestion or idea: "notional budgets for hospital and community health services"
   • ▪ existing only in the imagination: "Lizzie seemed to vanish into thin air, as if her presence were merely notional"
   • 2. denoting or relating to an approach to grammar that is dependent on the definition of terminology (e.g., “a verb is an action word”) as opposed to identification of structures and processes.
   • 3. (in language teaching) denoting or relating to a syllabus that aims to develop communicative competence.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the Latin sense): from obsolete French, or from medieval Latin notionalis ‘relating to an idea’, from notio(n-) ‘idea’ (see notion).

   Derivatives

   • 1. notionally adverb

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   From Longman Business Dictionary no‧tion‧al /ˈnəʊʃənəlˈnoʊ-/ adjective a notional amount, price, rent etc is not real but is guessed at or used as an example an amount which had been based on the notional values of the homes which they occupied. notional meaning, definition, what is notional: existing only as an idea or plan, and no...: Learn more.

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   What does the adjective notional mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective notional, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. notional has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   Dictionary definition of notional. Existing only in theory or as a concept, rather than having practical or concrete existence. "He had a notional plan in mind, but it required further development and refinement." Detailed meaning of notional. It describes ideas, notions, or beliefs that are abstract or hypothetical in nature.

5. www.merriam-webstercollegiate.com › dictionary › notionalNotional | Definition of notional by Merriam-Webster

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   Define notional: existing as an idea rather than as something real—usage, synonyms, more.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › notionalityNotionality Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : theoretical, speculative. 2. : existing in the mind only : imaginary. 3. : given to foolish or fanciful moods or ideas. 4. a. : of, relating to, or being a notion or idea : conceptual. b (1) : presenting an idea of a thing, action, or quality. has is notional in he has luck, relational in he has gone. (2)

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOTIONALLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adverb. formal uk / ˈnəʊ.ʃ ə n. ə l.i / us / ˈnoʊ.ʃ ə n. ə l.i / Add to word list Add to word list. in a way that exists only as an idea, not as something real: He is only notionally responsible for the project; in reality the technical director takes all the decisions.

8. www.wordsmyth.netnotional | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   pronunciation: no sh nl. features: Word Combinations ( adjective) The meaning of notional. Definition of notional. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.