fictional — relating to or denoting stories, characters, or events that are imaginary rather than real
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or denoting stories, characters, or events that are imaginary rather than real
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪkʃənəl/
Korean meaning: 가상의, 허구의, 소설 속의
Korean pronunciation: 픽-셔-널 (강세: 픽)
Example Sentences
- My fictional girlfriend is much nicer than my real one.
- The detective in this fictional story is surprisingly incompetent.
- Students often confuse fictional events with historical facts.
fictional
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɪkʃənəl//
relating to or denoting stories, characters, or events that are imaginary rather than real
The novel told a fictional story set in a magical kingdom.
The fictional world contained dragons, floating islands, and magical forests. (IMAGINED + NOT REAL = FICTIONAL)
The fictional world became magical and fantastical.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'fictus'(만들어진, 조형된)에서 유래하여, 'fiction'에 형용사를 만드는 접미사 '-al'이 붙어 만들어졌습니다. 마치 도예가가 진흙을 빚어 새로운 형태를 만들듯이, 작가가 상상력으로 새로운 이야기를 빚어낸다는 의미가 담겨있습니다.
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📝Examples
“My fictional girlfriend is much nicer than my real one.”
“The detective in this fictional story is surprisingly incompetent.”
“Students often confuse fictional events with historical facts.”
“The author created a fictional universe where cats rule the world.”
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