Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
figment
noun
/ˈfɪɡ.mənt/
Definition
A figment is something that is made up or imagined, often referring to a fabrication of the mind.
Examples
- His fear of the dark was merely a figment of his imagination.
- The monster in her dream was just a figment, not something to worry about.
Meaning
It denotes an illusion or a creation that exists only in thought and does not correspond to reality.
Synonyms
- invention
- illusion
- fantasy
- creation
- delusion
