1. Observations or perceptions that exist only in the mind; subjective interpretations or impressions not grounded in objective reality
His imaginary observations about the suspect's behavior were not admissible in court.
Suas observações imaginárias sobre o comportamento do suspeito não foram admissíveis em tribunal.
2. In scientific or academic contexts, data or findings that are fabricated, assumed, or hypothetical rather than empirically verified
The researcher was discredited after publishing results based on imaginary observations.
O pesquisador foi desacreditado após publicar resultados baseados em observações imaginárias.
3. Mental impressions or interpretations created by imagination without direct sensory verification
The child's imaginary observations of the monster under the bed terrified him.
As observações imaginárias da criança sobre o monstro embaixo da cama o aterrorizavam.