Chimerical
/kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl/noun
Existing only as a product of unchecked imagination; fantastically visionary or improbable.
Did you know?The Chimera, a fire-breathing monster in Greek mythology, symbolizes the blending of different creatures, representing our wildest and most irrational dreams.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Χίμαιρα (Chimaira)
“A monstrous creature, often depicted as part lion, goat, and serpent, symbolizing a fearsome blending of forms.”
Late Latin
Latin
Chimera
“A term used to denote a mythical beast, evoking fear and wonder.”
Middle English
Middle English
chimerique
“Describing something illusory or fantastical, akin to the mythical creature.”
Modern English
English
chimerical
“Referring to the wildly imaginative and unreal, rooted in the legacy of the mythological creature.”