"counterfactually" meaning in English

See counterfactually in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: From counterfactual + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|counterfactual|ly}} counterfactual + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} counterfactually (not comparable)
  1. In a counterfactual way. Tags: not-comparable
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