Definition

The quality of being artificial or not genuine, often created or produced rather than occurring naturally.

Example

The factitiousness of the product made it less appealing to consumers who preferred natural ingredients.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the factitiousness in some people's stories?

Yeah, it's like they make things up just to seem interesting.

Exactly! It can be so exhausting to listen to.

For sure, I prefer genuine conversations over that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Factitiousness → It is formed from "factitious" (from Latin "factitius", meaning artificial or not natural) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "factitiousness" refers to the quality of being artificial or not genuine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'factitious' meaning artificial, and remember that 'factitiousness' describes the state of being artificial or not genuine.

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