counterfactual
Pronunciation:
/ˌkaʊntɚˈfæktʃuəl//ˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ)ˈfæk.tʃu.əl/noun
Definitions
A claim, hypothesis, or other belief that is contrary to the facts.
A hypothetical state of the world, used to assess the impact of an action.
A conditional statement in which the conditional clause is false, as "If I had arrived on time . . .".
adjective
Definitions
Contrary to the facts; untrue.
Of or in comparison to a hypothetical state of the world.