Fictitiousness

/fɪkˈtɪʃəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being made up, invented, or not genuine; the characteristic of being fictitious.

Etymology

Nominalized form of 'fictitious' using the '-ness' suffix (from Old English 'nes', creating abstract nouns from adjectives). Describes the quality or condition of being fictitious.

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The 'fictitiousness' of social media profiles—where people curate idealized versions of themselves—is something psychologists study to understand how technology affects identity and honesty.

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