Definition

Not real or genuine; made to seem real but is actually artificial or fake.

Example

The factitious nature of the product made it less appealing to consumers.

Conversation

I read an article about how some products have a factitious value in the market.

Really? I’ve heard that too, but what does it mean exactly?

It means their worth isn't based on real demand but rather on artificial hype.

That makes sense! It's crazy how much influence marketing can have.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Factitious → It is formed from "facere" (meaning to make or do) and the suffix "-itious" (indicating a quality or condition). The word "factitious" refers to something that is artificially made or not natural, emphasizing the aspect of being made or created rather than occurring naturally.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making' something ('facere') in an artificial way — that's why factitious means something that is not natural but made.

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