FIGMENT


Meaning of FIGMENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' fig-m ə nt

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin figmentum, from fingere to shape ― more at DOUGH

Date: 15th century

: something made up or contrived

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