counterfactual

(noun)

A claim, hypothesis, or other belief that is contrary to the facts.

Related Terms

  • lateral thinking
  • creativity

Examples of counterfactual in the following topics:

  • Creativity

    • Counterfactual thinking is viewed as an example of everyday creative processes.
    • It has been proposed that the creation of counterfactual alternatives to reality depends on similar cognitive processes, such as rational thought.
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