fiction book — A book containing imaginary stories and characters rather than real facts
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A book containing imaginary stories and characters rather than real facts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪkʃən bʊk/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks I read too many fiction books and not enough reality.
- The library's fiction book section is always crowded with teenagers.
- He bought a fiction book but fell asleep on page three - apparently dragons aren't exciting enough.
fiction book
NOUN[/ˈfɪkʃən bʊk/]
A book containing imaginary stories and characters rather than real facts
The fiction book told a fictional story set in a magical kingdom.
The dragons in the fiction book were completely fictional.
A fictional world from a fiction book inspired a magical outlook.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Fiction derives from Latin fingere, meaning 'to shape' or 'to form,' originally referring to something molded or fashioned by hand. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote stories created through imagination rather than based on fact.
Breakdown
fingere (Latin: to shape, form, fashion) + -tion (suffix forming nouns of action or result). The root fingere, related to fingers and manual crafting, developed into fiction meaning 'something fashioned or made up.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks I read too many fiction books and not enough reality.”
“The library's fiction book section is always crowded with teenagers.”
“He bought a fiction book but fell asleep on page three - apparently dragons aren't exciting enough.”
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