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FICTIVE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does fictive mean? 

FICTIVE (adjective)
  The adjective FICTIVE has 2 senses:

1. adopted in order to deceiveplay

2. capable of imaginative creationplay

  Familiarity information: FICTIVE used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


FICTIVE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Adopted in order to deceive

Synonyms:

assumed; false; fictitious; fictive; pretended; put on; sham

Context example:

sham modesty

Similar:

counterfeit; imitative (not genuine; imitating something superior)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Capable of imaginative creation

Context example:

fictive talent

Similar:

creative; originative (having the ability or power to create)


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