Added or annexed as something external or supplementary; not essential or inherent; additional.
From Latin 'adjectitius' meaning added or annexed, derived from 'adjicere' (to throw to or add). The suffix '-titious' emphasizes the artificial or supplementary nature.
This word sits in a beautiful spot between 'adjective' and 'fictitious'—both come from throwing things around in Latin ('jacere'), one throws words at nouns, the other throws together false narratives!
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