The difference between Fictitious and Invented

When used as adjectives, fictitious means invented, whereas invented means fictional, made up, imaginary.


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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. Invented as an adjective:

    fictional, made up, imaginary.

    Examples:

    "The invented alibi didn't stand up long."

  1. Invented as a verb:

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