First Known Use: 1646
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factitious
adjective fac·ti·tious \fak-ˈti-shəs\
Definition of FACTITIOUS
1
: produced by humans rather than by natural forces
2
a : formed by or adapted to an artificial or conventional standard b : produced by special effort : sham <created a factitious demand by spreading rumors of shortage>
— fac·ti·tious·ly adverb
— fac·ti·tious·ness noun
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Origin of FACTITIOUS
Latin facticius, from factus, past participle of facere to make, do — more at do
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factitious
adjective fac·ti·tious \fak-ˈtish-əs\
Medical Definition of FACTITIOUS
: not produced by natural means
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