factitious
adjective | /factitious/
Artificially created or produced rather than naturally occurring
factitious
adjective | /factitious/
Advanced WordsHARDArtificially created or produced rather than naturally occurring
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"The report described the shortage as factitious rather than genuine. Means: The report said the shortage was artificially created."
"Their factitious enthusiasm disappeared when the cameras were turned off. Means: Their manufactured enthusiasm disappeared when they were no longer being filmed."
Mnemonic Trick
Factitious resembles “fact,” but it refers to something made rather than naturally factual.
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