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factitious

[ fak-tish-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

not spontaneous or natural; artificial; contrived:
factitious laughter; factitious enthusiasm.
made; manufactured:
a decoration of factitious flowers and leaves.

factitious

/ fækˈtɪʃəs /

First recorded in 1640–50, factitious is from the Latin word factīcius “made by art, artificial.” See fact, -itious

C17: from Latin factīcius , from facere to make, do

How does factitious compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

Under these conditions it is again hidden beneath heterogeneous dogmas, obscure comments, and factitious explanations.

But before he had walked half a square, the factitious energy inspired by drink deserted him.

The entire structure of their social life reposed on feelings, and not on a factitious conception, on a work of art.

His mind turns towards combinations, arrangements, legal or factitious organisations.

The prices of farms and improvements vary greatly, and are influenced much by factitious and local circumstances.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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