What is another word for counter-factual?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəfˈakt͡ʃuːə͡l] (IPA) 
Counter-factual refers to something that is contrary to fact or reality, and therefore not true. There are several synonyms for this term that can be used to convey the same meaning. Some commonly used alternatives to counter-factual include hypothetical, speculative, imaginary, fictitious, unreal, and alternative history. Each of these synonyms can be used to describe something that did not happen or is not true. For instance, a counter-factual argument suggests what might have occurred under different circumstances while hypothetical refers to something that is purely theoretical or imagined. No matter which synonym is used, the meaning of counter-factual remains the same - something that is contrary to fact or reality.
