fictitious
UK: fɪkˈtɪʃəs | US: fɪkˈtɪʃəs
adj. not real or true; invented or imagined
adj. existing only in fiction; fabricated
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The word "fictitious" traces back to the Latin verb fingere, meaning "to shape, mold, or invent." Over time, fingere evolved into fictus (past participle), giving rise to the root fict-, which carries the sense of fabrication or invention. The suffix -itious (from Latin -itius) forms adjectives, often implying a quality or state. Thus, "fictitious" literally means "invented" or "shaped by imagination," reflecting its modern usage to describe something unreal or fabricated.
The detective uncovered the suspect's fictitious alibi.
The novel is set in a fictitious world with magical creatures.
She used a fictitious name to protect her privacy.
The report contained fictitious data to support false claims.
His excuses were entirely fictitious and easily disproven.