Meaning of fictive in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfɪktɪv/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    fictive

    Definitions

    1. adopted in order to deceive

    Examples

    • « an assumed name »
    • « an assumed cheerfulness »
    • « a fictitious address »
    • « fictive sympathy »
    • « a pretended interest »
    • « a put-on childish voice »
    • « sham modesty »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. capable of imaginative creation

    Examples

    • « fictive talent »

    Synonyms

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