fictitious
/fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
fic · ti · tious
fɪk · ˈtɪ · ʃəs
English Definition
adj. not real and existing only in the imagination; invented or fabricated
Significado en Español
ficticio, falso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hư cấu, giả tưởng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fict(make) + -itious(adjective suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “fictitious”?
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A
Genuine
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B
Imaginary
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C
Simple
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D
Ordinary
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B — Imaginary.
“fictitious” means adj. not real and existing only in the imagination; invented or fabricated
Common questions about “fictitious”
What does “fictitious” mean?
fictitious — adj. not real and existing only in the imagination; invented or fabricated. In Chinese: 假的，虚构的.
How do you pronounce “fictitious”?
fictitious is pronounced /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: fic · ti · tious.
Is “fictitious” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. fictitious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fictitious”?
fict(make) + -itious(adjective suffix)
