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FICTITIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does fictitiously mean?
• FICTITIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb FICTITIOUSLY has 2 senses:
1. in a false manner intended to mislead
2. in a fictional manner (created by the imagination)
Familiarity information: FICTITIOUSLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a false manner intended to mislead
Pertainym:
fictitious (adopted in order to deceive)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a fictional manner (created by the imagination)
Pertainym:
fictitious (formed or conceived by the imagination)
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