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fictitious

[fik-tish-uhs]

fictitious Definition

  • 1not real or true, existing only in the imagination
  • 2relating to fiction; imaginary

Using fictitious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fictitious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The story was entirely fictitious and had no basis in reality.

  • Example

    The company's financial reports were found to contain fictitious numbers.

  • Example

    The novel is a work of fictitious characters and events.

fictitious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fictitious

Antonyms for fictitious

Phrases with fictitious

  • a name used by a person or business that is not their legal name

    Example

    The author published the book under a fictitious name.

  • fictitious business name

    a name used by a business that is not its legal name

    Example

    The store operates under a fictitious business name.

  • a character in a work of fiction who is not based on a real person

    Example

    Harry Potter is a fictitious character created by J.K. Rowling.

Origins of fictitious

from Latin 'ficticius', meaning 'artificial'

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Summary: fictitious in Brief

The term 'fictitious' [fik-tish-uhs] refers to something that is not real or true, existing only in the imagination. It is often used to describe works of fiction, such as novels or movies, but can also refer to false information or names. Synonyms include 'imaginary' and 'fictional,' while antonyms include 'real' and 'genuine.'

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