factitious (Meaning)
factitious (s)
not produced by natural forces
factitious (a.)
Made by art, in distinction from what is produced by nature; artificial; sham; formed by, or adapted to, an artificial or conventional, in distinction from a natural, standard or rule; not natural; as, factitious cinnabar or jewels; a factitious taste.
Synonyms & Antonyms of factitious
factitious Sentence Examples
- The factitious illness was a clever ruse to avoid work.
- The advertising campaign created a factitious demand for the product.
- The factitious smile did not conceal her true feelings.
- The politician's factitious concern for the people was obvious to all.
- The factitious peace between the two countries was always in danger of collapse.
- The factitious evidence was enough to convict the innocent man.
- The factitious rumors spread like wildfire, causing panic and chaos.
- The factitious happiness of the newlyweds was soon replaced by disillusionment.
- The factitious friendship between the two women was based on nothing more than convenience.
- The factitious wealth of the lottery winner was soon squandered away.
FAQs About the word factitious
not produced by natural forcesMade by art, in distinction from what is produced by nature; artificial; sham; formed by, or adapted to, an artificial or conventi
simulated,synthetic, faux, artificial, fake, imitative, dummy, false, imitation, sham
real, natural, genuine, natural, true, genuine, real, true, authentic, pure
The factitious illness was a clever ruse to avoid work.
The advertising campaign created a factitious demand for the product.
The factitious smile did not conceal her true feelings.
The politician's factitious concern for the people was obvious to all.
