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/ˈfɪkʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
Literature in the form of prose that describes imaginary events and people.
The novel is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of human relationships.
Something that is invented or untrue; a falsehood.
The story was a complete fiction created to entertain the audience.
The act of imagining or fabricating something.
In her mind, she lived in a world of fiction where anything was possible.
Etymology
From Latin 'fictio', meaning 'the act of making, shaping, or feigning'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
work of fiction
A narrative created from the imagination, not based on fact.
fictional character
A character created in a story, novel, or play.
creative fiction
Literature created through imagination, often deviating from reality.
Related Words
nonfiction
Prose writing that is informative or factual rather than creative.
fantasy
A genre of imaginative fiction involving magical elements.
Slang Meanings
A tall tale
He told a fiction about how he saved a cat from a tree.
Make believe
Stop with the fiction, we all know you aren't really an astronaut.