1.
Fictitious is used to describe something that is false or does not exist, although some people claim that it is true or exists.
We’re interested in the source of these ~ rumours.
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2.
A ~ character, thing, or event occurs in a story, play, or film but never really existed or happened.
The persons and events portrayed in this production are ~.
= fictional, imaginary
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