Decaffeinated coffee comes from a chemical process that takes out caffeine from the beans. Pharmaceutical and soda companies buy the extracted caffeine.
NOTIONALLY
Etymology
Adverb
notionally (not comparable)
In a notional, imaginary or speculative sense; in theory.
Source: Wiktionary
No"tion*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In mental apprehension; in conception; not in reality. Two faculties . . . notionally or really distinct. Norris.
NOTIONAL
No"tion*al, a.
1. Consisting of, or conveying, notions or ideas; expressing abstract conceptions.
2. Existing in idea only; visionary; whimsical. Discourses of speculative and notional things. Evelyn.
3. Given to foolish or visionary expectations; whimsical; fanciful; as, a notional man.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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