fictive Meaning & Definition
What Does Fictive Mean?
Fictive is an adjective that means Having the characteristics of fiction: fictional. It can also mean Resulting from imaginative creation: fanciful or invented. As a noun, it means A headmate who is in some way a character from a fictional work, whether in inspiration, form, or identity. Originally popularized with soulbonds, and also used for fictional introjects and dissociative identity disorder.
Fictive in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɪktɪv// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | sham, counterfeit and fictitious |
| Plural | fictives |
| Comparative / superlative | more fictive, most fictive |
Fictive Definition (Adjective)
- Having the characteristics of fiction: fictional.
- Resulting from imaginative creation: fanciful or invented.
- Being feigned, ingenuine or unreal.
Fictive as a Noun
- A headmate who is in some way a character from a fictional work, whether in inspiration, form, or identity. Originally popularized with soulbonds, and also used for fictional introjects and dissociative identity disorder.
Synonyms of Fictive
Fictive synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fictive
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Fictive in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
fictive (comparative more fictive, superlative most fictive)
fictive (plural fictives)
Words That Rhyme With Fictive
Origin of Fictive
Borrowed from Middle French fictif.
Fictive Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of fictive is //ˈfɪktɪv//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Fictive
Is fictive an adjective or a noun?
Fictive is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for fictive?
Close synonyms of fictive are sham, counterfeit and fictitious. See the full list of fictive synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fictive?
The plural of fictive is fictives.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of fictive?
The comparative form is more fictive and the superlative form is most fictive.