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Fictitious

usgb/fɪkˈtɪʃəs/Volume
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Not Deceptive

Use 'fictitious' without intending to deceive; it describes something made-up for storytelling or illustrating a point.

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The fictitious town in the novel felt like a real place.
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Neutral Use

'Fictitious' is neutral and does not carry negative connotations unless the context suggests dishonesty or fraud.

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Her favorite book features a fictitious utopian society.
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Creative Contexts

'Fictitious' is often used in creative contexts like writing or movies to indicate parts not based on fact.

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The author developed a detailed fictitious language for her book series.
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