factitious
1 of 1adjective/fækˈtɪʃəs/
Forms:more factitious,most factitious
1
relating to something that is created artificially instead of naturally
- She was wary of the factitious charm of the promotional campaign.
- The study relied on factitious data to make its conclusions appear more robust.
- The factitious ingredients in the recipe were intended to mimic the real flavor.
- The factitious scenarios in the simulation were designed for training purposes.
- He felt uncomfortable with the factitious behavior of his colleagues at the meeting.