B2
fictional vs fictitious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fictionaladjective/ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl/ | Meaning invented for a story and not real | Goes with fictional character | Example Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective who lives in London. |
| fictitiousadjective/fɪkˈtɪʃ.əs/ | Meaning not real; made up or invented | Goes with — | Example The writer used a fictitious name so that nobody could find the real family. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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