NYT Dictionary
NOTIONALLY
AdverbNO-tion-al-lyno-tion-al-ly · 4 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
In a notional, imaginary or speculative sense; in theory.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English notional Middle English -ly English -ly English notionally From notional + -ly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
conceptionallyconceptually
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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