FACTITIOUS


Meaning of FACTITIOUS in English

— factitiously , adv. — factitiousness , n.

/fak tish"euhs/ , adj.

1. not spontaneous or natural; artificial; contrived: factitious laughter; factitious enthusiasm.

2. made; manufactured: a decoration of factitious flowers and leaves.

[ 1640-50; facticius made by art, artificial. See FACT, -ITIOUS ]

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