Fictitiousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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.