NYT Dictionary

NOTIONAL

/ˈnoʊʃənəl/
AdjectiveNounNO-tion-alno-tion-al · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of, containing, or being a notion; mental or imaginary.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From notion + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

conceptualfanciedfancifulidealimaginaryspeculativeconceptionalideationalabstractacademic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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