imaginarynetwork

noun
UK /ɪˈmædʒɪnəri ˈnɛtwɜːk/
US /ɪˈmædʒəˌnɛri ˈnɛtwɜːrk/

A pretend network that you make up in your mind, like a secret web of friends or places that only you can see.

In her stories, the imaginarynetwork of friendly dragons connected every mountain peak.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of fictional connections between characters or places in a story world.

The author mapped an imaginarynetwork linking all the kingdoms in her novels.

3. A mental map of ideas that a person links together in their thoughts.

His imaginarynetwork of memories helped him solve the puzzle.

4. A simulated or hypothetical computer network used for teaching or testing.

Students practiced on an imaginarynetwork before touching the real servers.

5. A playful term for a group of invisible friends who 'talk' to each other.

The kids said their imaginarynetwork sent messages across the playground.