fictitious
8 synonyms and 5 antonyms for fictitious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Invented or false, especially in order to deceive.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
fancied
fictive
Antonyms
How to use fictitious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fictitious name
fictitious account
Etymology
From Latin fictīcius, from fingō ("to shape, feign") — the same root as fiction.
Full origin of fictitious →Frequently asked questions
What does “fictitious” mean?
The word “fictitious” means invented or false, especially in order to deceive. In plain terms, made up, often with intent to mislead — as opposed to something merely imaginative.
How do you pronounce “fictitious”?
“Fictitious” is pronounced fihk-TIH-shuhs (/fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “fictitious” in a sentence?
Here is “fictitious” used in a sentence: “He gave a fictitious address to avoid being traced.”
What part of speech is “fictitious”?
“Fictitious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fictitious” come from?
The word “fictitious” comes from Latin. From Latin fictīcius, from fingō ("to shape, feign") — the same root as fiction.
Is “fictitious” a common word?
“Fictitious” is an uncommon word in modern English.
