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/
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
From Latin fictus, meaning 'made' or 'formed', the word evolved through fiction (a made-up narrative) with the addition of the adjective-forming suffix -al. The etymology reflects the image of a creator shaping imaginative stories much as a potter molds clay into new forms.
Breakdown
fiction (from Latin fictus, 'made') + -al (adjective-forming suffix indicating 'of or relating to').
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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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