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fictitiousness

[ fɪkˈtɪʃəsnəs ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

quality of being fictional

The fictitiousness of the story was evident from the start, as the events described seemed too fantastical to be true. Fictitiousness is a key element in the world of literature, allowing authors to create imaginary worlds and characters.

Synonyms

fictionality, unreality.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
fictitiousness	Use this word to describe something that is imaginary or made up, often in a context where it is put forward as true or real. It carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting deceit or fabrication. The fictitiousness of his alibi became clear during the investigation The document's fictitiousness was exposed by experts
fictionality	This word is more academic and formal, often used in literature studies. It refers to the quality of being fictional, especially when discussing narrative, stories, or the nature of fiction itself. The fictionality of the novel is evident in its structure and style Scholars often debate the fictionality present in ancient myths
unreality	This word is used to describe a state or condition that is not real or is detached from reality, often conveying a sense of surrealism or dreaminess. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts. The movie's special effects created a sense of unreality Standing at the edge of the cliff, he felt a strange unreality

Word

Description / Examples

fictitiousness

Use this word to describe something that is imaginary or made up, often in a context where it is put forward as true or real. It carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting deceit or fabrication.

The fictitiousness of his alibi became clear during the investigation
The document's fictitiousness was exposed by experts

fictionality

This word is more academic and formal, often used in literature studies. It refers to the quality of being fictional, especially when discussing narrative, stories, or the nature of fiction itself.

The fictionality of the novel is evident in its structure and style
Scholars often debate the fictionality present in ancient myths

unreality

This word is used to describe a state or condition that is not real or is detached from reality, often conveying a sense of surrealism or dreaminess. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts.

The movie's special effects created a sense of unreality
Standing at the edge of the cliff, he felt a strange unreality

Examples of usage

The fictitiousness of the characters in the novel made it an enjoyable read.
His claim of meeting aliens had a strong element of fictitiousness to it.

Translations

Translations of the word "fictitiousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ficcionalidade

🇮🇳 काल्पनिकता

🇩🇪 Fiktivität

🇮🇩 fiktivitas

🇺🇦 фіктивність

🇵🇱 fikcyjność

🇯🇵 架空性 (かくうせい)

🇫🇷 fictivité

🇪🇸 ficticidad

🇹🇷 kurgusallık

🇰🇷 가상성 (假想性)

🇸🇦 خيالية

🇨🇿 fiktivnost

🇸🇰 fiktívnosť

🇨🇳 虚构性 (虛構性)

🇸🇮 fiktivnost

🇮🇸 skáldskapur

🇰🇿 ойдан шығарылғандық

🇬🇪 გამოგონილობა

🇦🇿 uydurma

🇲🇽 ficcionalidad

Etymology

The word 'fictitiousness' is derived from the adjective 'fictitious', which comes from the Latin word 'ficticius', meaning 'artificial' or 'feigned'. The concept of fictitiousness has long been used in literature to create imaginary scenarios and characters, dating back to ancient myths and fables. Through the centuries, authors have continued to explore the boundaries of fictitiousness in storytelling, leading to the rich tapestry of fictional works we have today.