fictitious
Fictitious (adj) means Invented or false, especially in order to deceive. Example: “He gave a fictitious address to avoid being traced.”
How to use fictitious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade up, often with intent to mislead — as opposed to something merely imaginative.
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He gave a _____ address to avoid being traced.
Etymology
From Latin fictīcius, from fingō ("to shape, feign") — the same root as fiction.
Rhymes for fictitious
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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.