Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

fictive

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪk.tɪv]

Word

Learn how to use fictive in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “imagination”

(adjective) relating to something that is made up or invented. It describes things that are not real but created in stories, like characters or places in books and movies.

Example

The fictive world in the novel was full of magical creatures and amazing adventures.

Example

The events in the documentary were not fictive; they were based on real-life occurrences.

Example

Can you name a fictive character from your favorite story?

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) describing something that is imagined or created for a specific purpose, like a relationship that is not based on reality or true feelings.

Example

In the play, the fictive relationship between the two characters highlighted the themes of love and betrayal.

Example

Her feelings were not fictive; they were genuine and deeply felt.

Example

What makes someone believe in a fictive relationship in a story?

How to pronounce fictive

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪk.tɪv]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s