English dictionary
factitious
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Made by art, in distinction from what is produced by nature; artificial; sham; formed by, or adapted to, an artificial or conventional, in distinction from a natural, standard or rule; not natural; as, <i>factitious</i> cinnabar or jewels; a <i>factitious</i> taste.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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not produced by natural forces
ExamplesBrokers created a factitious demand for stocks.
Source: WordNet 3.0