adj
Uncommon
fictitious
fihk-TIH-shuhs
Fictitious (adj) means Invented or false, especially in order to deceive. Example: “He gave a fictitious address to avoid being traced.”
adj
1
Invented or false, especially in order to deceive.
"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.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
fictitious name
fictitious account
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Etymology
From Latin fictīcius, from fingō ("to shape, feign") — the same root as fiction.
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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.
