Chimeric
(adjective)
- Fantastically improbable; highly unrealistic.
- Being a genetic chimera; composed of genetically distinct cells from two or more individuals.
Origin:
Late latin chīmēricus, from latin chimēra mythical fire-breathing monster, from greek khimaira.
Examples:
- His idea of a flying car was considered a chimeric dream.
- The scientist was studying the unique characteristics of chimeric mice.
- Her paintings were filled with chimeric creatures that blended together in unexpected ways.
- His chimeric plan to solve world hunger was met with skepticism.
- The chimeric experiment resulted in a plant that was resistant to multiple diseases.