Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
factitious
adjective
/fækˈtɪʃəs/
Definition
Artificially created or developed.
Examples
- The factitious nature of the report raised concerns about its credibility.
- He created a factitious persona to gain trust and leverage in negotiations.
- Her factitious symptoms led to a lengthy medical investigation.
Meaning
Factitious refers to something that is not genuine or natural, often created with the intention of deceiving or misrepresenting the truth.
Synonyms
- Artificial
- Contrived
- Feigning
- Fabricated
