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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    illusion fantasy delusion hallucination myth fiction fabrication invention fantasy creature monster beast creature specter apparition phantom vision dream imagination fancy figment concoction falsehood deception mirage fake pretense simulation imitation replica duplicate copy mock sham spurious unreal nonexistent abstract hypothetical theoretical conceptual notional imaginary fanciful unrealistic unpractical impractical absurd preposterous ridiculous laughable nonsensical senseless foolish silly idle vain groundless baseless unfounded unrealized unfulfilled disappointed thwarted failed futile ineffective ineffectual unproductive barren sterile fruitless unfruitful useless worthless valueless meaningless purposeless objectless aimless directionless driftless rudderless leaderless guideless unguided misdirected misguided lost confused perplexed bewildered disoriented unsure uncertain indecisive irresolute hesitant wavering vacillating ambivalent ambiguous vague obscure unclear indefinite indistinct hazy fuzzy murky misty cloudy nebulous intangible impalpable imperceptible inappreciable insignificant unimportant inconsequential negligible slight trifling trivial petty puny feeble weak frail fragile delicate dainty refined cultured cultivated sophisticated polished elegant graceful beautiful attractive alluring enticing seductive captivating charming beguiling deceptive misleading false untrue incorrect inaccurate erroneous mistaken wrong faithless disloyal unfaithful treacherous perfidious traitorous duplicious double-dealing cunning crafty sly foxy guileful insidious stealthy sneaky furtive covert secretive mysterious enigmatic cryptic arcane abstruse recondite obscure esoteric mystical mystic symbolic metaphorical allegorical figurative representative emblematic typical characteristic symptomatic indicative suggestive implicit implied inferred deduced presumed assumed supposed conjectural speculative hypothetical theoretical conceptual notional imaginary fanciful visionary idealistic utopian romantic quixotic unrealistic unpractical impractical absurd preposterous ridiculous laughable nonsensical senseless foolish silly idle vain groundless baseless unfounded unrealized unfulfilled disappointed thwarted failed futile ineffective ineffectual unproductive barren sterile fruitless unfruitful useless worthless valueless meaningless purposeless objectless aimless directionless driftless rudderless leaderless guideless unguided misdirected misguided lost confused perplexed bewildered disoriented unsure uncertain indecisive irresolute hesitant wavering vacillating ambivalent ambiguous vague obscure unclear indefinite indistinct hazy fuzzy murky misty cloudy nebulous

    Meaning of Chimera

    a mythical creature composed of different animal parts, or an unrealistic idea or conception

    Definitions

    • In Greek mythology, the Chimera was a monstrous creature composed of the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent
    • * A creature or idea that is composed of different, often incompatible parts
    • * An illusory or impossible idea or conception

    Etymology of Chimera

    The word "Chimera" originates from Greek mythology, where the Chimera was a monstrous creature
    The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a mythical or fictional creature
    Over time, the word has taken on a broader meaning, referring to any idea or conception that is unrealistic or impossible

    Example Uses

    • The company's plan to become profitable within a year was a chimera, given their current financial situation
    • * The idea of a utopian society is often seen as a chimera, as it is difficult to achieve in reality
    • * The creature in the movie was a chimera, with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle