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figment

[ˈfɪɡmənt]

figment Definition

something that is created or imagined in the mind, but that is not real or true.

Using figment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "figment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The monster in his dream was just a figment of his imagination.

  • Example

    The idea of a perfect society is a figment of the human mind.

  • Example

    The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a figment of someone's imagination.

figment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for figment

Antonyms for figment

Phrases with figment

  • something that is not real and exists only in one's mind

    Example

    The ghost story was just a figment of their imagination.

  • something that existed in the past but is no longer real or relevant

    Example

    The old traditions are now just a figment of the past.

  • something that is created by an author's imagination and is not real

    Example

    The magical creatures in the book were just figments of fiction.

Origins of figment

from Latin 'figmentum', meaning 'something invented'

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Summary: figment in Brief

The term 'figment' [ˈfɪɡmənt] refers to something created or imagined in the mind that is not real or true. It can be used to describe illusions, delusions, or fantasies, as in 'The monster in his dream was just a figment of his imagination.' The phrase 'figment of one's imagination' denotes something that exists only in one's mind, while 'figment of the past' refers to something that existed in the past but is no longer real or relevant.