Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
figment-of-someone's-imagination
noun
/ˈfɪɡmənt ʌv ˈsʌmwʌnz ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/
Definition
A figment of someone’s imagination refers to something that is created or invented in one’s mind, rather than existing in reality.
Examples
- The creature in the shadows was just a figment of her imagination.
- He realized that the conflict was merely a figment of his imagination, fueled by his fears.
- Her dream of becoming a superstar seemed like a figment of her imagination.
Meaning
It signifies an idea or belief that has no basis in reality and exists purely as a thought or illusion.
Synonyms
- illusion
- fantasy
- creation
- fabrication
- invention
