fictitious
adjective
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Fictitious is related to the Medieval Latin word fictīcius, meaning "artificial," "imaginary," "feigned," or "fraudulent." It was first used in English as an antonym for natural. For instance, a fake diamond would be referred to as a fictitious one. This use indicates the word's deeper Latin roots: fictīcius is from the Latin verb fingere, meaning "to mold, fashion, make a likeness of; pretend to be." Nowadays, fictitious is no longer used for physical things shaped by the human hand. Rather, it is typically used for imaginative creations or for feigned emotions.
Examples of fictitious in a Sentence
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Unsurprisingly, then, scammers are also keen to exploit this by way of fictitious job opportunities through unofficial channels, websites, emails, and text messages.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
The Oscar-winning director was recognized for his guest spot in The Studio, Apple’s comedy from Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen about a fictitious studio and its bumbling new leader.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Outside a fictitious Southern California town, the High Desert Jewish Center is hosting its annual gala, a deluxe affair gathering leaders of the substantial local Orthodox Jewish population.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 15 July 2025
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“Fictitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fictitious. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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