Fiction
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Definitions
2 meaningsLiterature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people.
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A type of literature that describes imaginary events and people.
The library has a large section dedicated to fiction.
💡 Simply: Fiction is like stories that someone made up, like a book about dragons or a movie about superheroes. They're not real, but they're fun to imagine!
👶 For kids: Stories that are made up, like fairytales or adventures.
More Examples
He prefers to read fiction over factual books.
How It's Used
"She enjoys reading both fiction and non-fiction books."
"The study analyzed the use of narrative techniques in modern fiction."
The invention or fabrication of a statement or an event, especially a statement known to be untrue.
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Something invented or imagined, especially a statement that is known to be false.
The politician's defense was quickly revealed to be fiction.
💡 Simply: When someone makes up something that isn't real, like saying you saw a unicorn, that can be called fiction too. It's not the truth!
👶 For kids: Something that is not real, like a made-up story or a lie.
More Examples
Don't believe everything you read; some of it might be pure fiction.
How It's Used
"The claims made by the company turned out to be pure fiction."
"The journalist exposed the fiction surrounding the scandal."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Latin *fictio* ("a shaping, feigning, invention"), from *fictus*, past participle of *fingere* ("to shape, mold, feign").
The term 'fiction' has been used in literature since the 16th century, originally referring to any creative work.
Memory tip
Think of a book full of made-up characters and stories – that's fiction!
Word Origin
"a shaping, feigning, invention"