Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fictitious
adjective
/fɪkˈtɪʃ.əs/
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Definition
Not real or true; made-up or invented.
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Examples
- The characters in the novel are entirely fictitious.
- He created a fictitious story to explain his absence.
- Many fictitious places exist in fantasy literature.
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Meaning
Describes something that is imagined or fabricated, often used in the context of literature, storytelling, or claims.
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Synonyms
- imaginary
- fabricated
- invented
- false