fictitiousness

Definitions

The quality or state of being imaginary, invented, or not real.

The characteristic of being a product of the imagination rather than based on fact.

Examples

The author was careful to emphasize the fictitiousness of the characters to avoid any legal complications.

Despite the realistic tone of the documentary, the director eventually admitted to the fictitiousness of several key scenes.

The critic argued that the novel's charm relied heavily on the blatant fictitiousness of its magical world.

Synonyms

fabrication unreality imagination invention myth falsehood illusion

Antonyms

reality factuality truth veracity authenticity actuality certainty