fac·ti·tious (f k-t sh  s)adj. 1. Produced artificially rather than by a natural process. 2. Lacking authenticity or genuineness; sham: speculators responsible for the factitious value of some stocks. [From Latin fact  cius, from factus, past participle of facere, to make; see dh - in Indo-European roots.]fac·ti tious·ly adv.fac·ti tious·ness n. |
factitious [fækˈtɪʃəs]
adj
1. artificial rather than natural factitious demands created by the mass media
2. not genuine; sham factitious enthusiasm
[from Latin factīcius, from facere to make, do]
factitiously adv
factitiousness n
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| Adj. | 1. | factitious - not produced by natural forces; "brokers created a factitious demand for stocks" artificial, unreal - contrived by art rather than nature; "artificial flowers"; "artificial flavoring"; "an artificial diamond"; "artificial fibers"; "artificial sweeteners" |
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