fictitious — not real or true; existing only in imagination; invented or made up
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not real or true; existing only in imagination; invented or made up
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- He opened a bank account under a fictitious name to hide his identity.
- My girlfriend thinks I have a fictitious twin brother who eats all the cookies.
- The detective discovered that the witness had given a completely fictitious testimony.
fictitious
ADJECTIVE[/fɪkˈtɪʃəs/]
not real or true; existing only in imagination; invented or made up
The novel tells the story of a fictitious kingdom.
The detective in the book was completely fictitious. (📖 Fiction + 🎭 Imaginary → Fictitious)
The fictitious hero was ambitious and became victorious.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin fictus, meaning 'made' or 'fashioned', the past participle of fingere (to shape, mold, or create). The Romans conceptually linked the crafting of pottery to the invention of false narratives, both being products of human creation.
Breakdown
fict- (from Latin fingere, to make or shape) + -itious (adjective suffix denoting a quality or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He opened a bank account under a fictitious name to hide his identity.”
“My girlfriend thinks I have a fictitious twin brother who eats all the cookies.”
“The detective discovered that the witness had given a completely fictitious testimony.”
“Santa Claus is a fictitious character, but don't tell the kids!”
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