invented
Translation
invented, made-up
Examples
She told an invented story about her past.
She told an invented story about her past.
The character is an invented figure.
The character is an invented figure.
Grammar Patterns
an ((invented)) ((noun)) a made-up (noun) It was an invented story to protect her friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fabricated, fictitious, made-up; Antonyms: real, true, factual
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'invent', from Latin 'invenire' (to find). Used as an adjective to mean 'found' or 'created' in the mind.
Memory Tips
If a story is 'invented', it came from someone's 'invention' (imagination), not from reality.