imaginary

ɪˈmædʒɪnəri
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Translation of imaginary from English into Dutch

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Adjective

1.

made-up ideas

not real, existing only in the mind
  • The child spoke to an imaginary friend.Het kind sprak met een denkbeeldige vriend
2.

mathematics

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used in mathematics to describe numbers that can only exist theoretically
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  • The concept of imaginary numbers is fundamental in complex analysis.Het concept van denkbeeldige getallen is fundamenteel in complexe analyse.
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Expressions with imaginary: examples in English and translations in Dutch

denkbeeldig wezen
mythisch wezen
The dragon is an imaginary creature in many cultures.
denkbeeldige vriend
ingebeelde vriend
The child often talked to her imaginary friend during playtime.
denkbeeldige plaats
fictieve plaats
Narnia is an imaginary place in the story.
verzonnen wezen
Dragons are often depicted as powerful imaginary beings.
imaginaire wereld
fantasiewereld
The novel is set in an elaborate imaginary world with its own languages.
imaginaire getal
The equation yielded an imaginary number as a solution.

Synonyms and analogies of imaginary in English

Examples of imaginary in a sentence

  • His fears were purely imaginary and had no basis in reality.
  • Imaginary numbers are used in electrical engineering.
  • He struggled to understand the imaginary unit in class.

Translations of "imaginary" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
denkbeeldigadj.

In his mind, he constructed an imaginary kingdom where he was the king.

In zijn hoofd bouwde hij een denkbeeldig koninkrijk waarin hij zelf de koning was.

imaginairadj.

The impedance of a coil is not real but imaginary.

De impedantie van een spoel is niet reëel maar imaginair.

verzonnenpp.

Don't scare yourself with those imaginary monsters in the dark.

Laat je niet bang maken door die verzonnen monsters in het donker.

fictiefadj.

You should write about things that are neither too real nor too imaginary.

Je moet schrijven over dingen die niet te realistisch noch te fictief zijn.

ingebeeldadj.

It's more of an obsession with an imaginary shared destiny.

Heet is meer een obsessie met een ingebeeld gedeelde bestemming.

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imaginary: Examples and translations in context

The kittens romp through the laundry room, pouncing on imaginary prey.

De kittens ravotten door de wasruimte en bespringen denkbeeldige prooien.

He pooched his lips as if sending an imaginary kiss through the air.

Hij tuitte zijn lippen alsof hij een denkbeeldige kus de lucht in blies.

This play is a creative work of fiction exploring imaginary characters and places.

Dit toneelstuk is een creatief verzonnen verhaal over denkbeeldige personages en plaatsen.

Children's play often involves imaginary items that only exist in their game.

Bij kinderspel horen vaak denkbeeldige spullen die alleen in hun spelwereld bestaan.

The wizard told stories about an imaginary place filled with magic and dragons.

De tovenaar vertelde verhalen over een denkbeeldige plek vol magie en draken.

An imaginary place can be a wonderful setting for fairy tales and adventures.

Een denkbeeldige plek kan een prachtig decor zijn voor sprookjes en spannende avonturen.

He visited an imaginary place through his dreams that felt incredibly real and vivid.

In zijn dromen bezocht hij een denkbeeldige plek die ongelooflijk echt en levendig aanvoelde.

The novel's main hero is a fictitious character who lives in an imaginary world.

De held van de roman is een verzonnen personage dat in een denkbeeldige wereld leeft.

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