Definition

The quality of being imaginary or not real; related to fiction.

Example

The fictiveness of the story allowed readers to escape into a world of imagination.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the fictiveness of some stories we read?

Totally! It's fascinating how they can feel so real yet be completely made up.

Right? It makes you wonder what inspired the author to create such a world.

Exactly! I love how fiction can stretch our imagination beyond reality.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fictiveness → It is formed from "fict-" (from Latin "fictus", meaning made or formed) and "-iveness" (meaning the quality of). The word "fictiveness" refers to the quality of being made up or not real, often associated with fiction.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'made up' ('fict-') and remember that 'fictiveness' describes the quality of being not real or imaginary.

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