Fictitious
/fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Invented; contrived. not-comparable
"Here we demonstrate that the explanation for this arises from subtle end-of-packet and wavetrain gradient effects such as microbreaking events and wave-flow decomposition subtleties required to conserve mass and momentum and avoid fictitious external forces."
Adjective
- 1 adopted in order to deceive wordnet
- 2 formed or conceived by the imagination wordnet
Example
More examples"All the characters in this drama are fictitious."
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin fictīcius.