NYT Dictionary

FICTIVE

/ˈfɪktɪv/
AdjectiveNounFIC-tivefic-tive · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023

Meaning

Having the characteristics of fiction: fictional.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from Middle French fictif.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

assumedfalsefictitiouspretendedshamaffectedapocryphalartificialbastardbogus

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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