The difference between Fictitious and Fictive

When used as adjectives, fictitious means invented, whereas fictive means fictional, unreal, fanciful or invented.


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  1. Fictitious as an adjective:

    invented; contrived.

    Examples:

    "St. Mary Mead is a fictitious village from the books of Agatha Christie."

  1. Fictive as an adjective:

    fictional, unreal, fanciful or invented

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