Definition

In a way that is not natural or genuine, often created or made up rather than occurring naturally.

Example

The story was factitiously embellished to make it more interesting.

Conversation

Did you hear that story about the missing cat in our neighborhood?

Yeah, I heard it was factitiously created for a local event.

I thought it was real at first, but it seems like a clever way to attract attention.

For sure! It's funny how people can get so invested in something that's not even true.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Factitiously → It is formed from "factitious" (from Latin "factitius", meaning artificial or not natural) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "factitiously" means in an artificial or insincere manner.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'artificial' ('factitious') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'factitiously' refers to doing something in an insincere or artificial way.

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