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factitious

🇬🇧 UK/fæk'tiʃәs/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREA2

Definitions

adj.

Artificially created rather than arising naturally; not genuine.

人为的,人工的,不自然的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
factmake, do
+
itiousfull of, having the quality of
=factitious

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The controversy surrounding the sculpture suggests it may be factitious rather than historically authentic.

  • 2.

    Her factitious enthusiasm for the project fooled no one who knew her well.

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