Notional
(adjective)
- Existing in the mind as an idea or concept, but not having a physical or concrete existence.
- Relating to or being an estimate, especially a rough one, rather than a precise or actual value.
Origin:
From the latin word 'notionem' meaning an idea or concept.
Examples:
- The plan was only a notional idea, it had not been implemented yet.
- The notional value of the company was based on future projections and assumptions.
- His understanding of the situation was only a notional one, he had no actual knowledge.
- The notional amount of the loan was determined by the value of the collateral.
- The notional cost of the project was estimated to be much lower than the actual cost.