Fictitious
/fɪkˈtɪʃ.əs/noun
Not real or true; imaginary or fabricated.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the act of creating something fictitious was often linked to the god of lies, Mercury, who was known for his cunning and trickery.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ficticius
“created or feigned, not natural.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
fictio
“the act of making or shaping; a creation.”
Old French
Old French
fictif
“imaginary, made-up.”
15th Century
English
fictious
“pertaining to fiction; made up.”
Modern English
English
fictitious
“characterized by or existing only in the imagination; unreal.”