1. existing only in imagination; illusory or fantastical
2. composed of parts from different sources; hybrid
Usage: scientific

Examples

• His plan to become rich overnight was completely chimeric.
• The scientist dismissed the theory as chimeric and unproven.
• Her chimeric dreams of fame kept her motivated despite setbacks.
• The chimeric creature in the myth had a lion’s head and eagle’s wings.
• Researchers created a chimeric protein combining elements from two different species.
• The artist’s chimeric vision blended reality with fantasy.