Definition

The quality or state of being imaginary or not real.

Example

The fictitiousness of the story made it entertaining but not believable.

Conversation

Did you read that new book about imaginary worlds?

Yeah, I loved how it explored the fictitiousness of those settings.

I found it fascinating how they blended reality with fantasy.

Absolutely! It really makes you think about what's real and what's not.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fictitiousness → It is formed from "fictitious" (from Latin "fictitius", meaning made, feigned, or invented) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "fictitiousness" refers to the quality of being made up or not real.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'made up' ('fictitious') and the '-ness' indicating a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'fictitiousness' means the quality of being not real.

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