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factitious
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factitious /fac·ti·tious/ (fak-tish´-us) artificially induced; not natural.
fac·ti·tious (fk-tshs)
adj.
Produced artificially rather than by a natural process.
factitious (faktish´us),
adj false or self-manufactured.
factitious
artificial; not natural.
factitious
adjective Referring to symptoms driven by an unconscious, compelling need to assume a 'sick role', usually in absence of an external incentive. See Munchausen disease.


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By layering a motif, the factitiousness and mutability of images becomes clear.
Valie Export: Galerie Charim. (Reviews: Vienna) by Huck, Brigitte / Artforum International
There are many group hugs in this movie, but the characters of Bill and Marcella are hugged by this mistily affectionate script into sheer factitiousness.
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There are many group hugs in this movie, but the characters of Bill and Marcella are hugged by this mistily affectionate script into sheer factitiousness.
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