nonfictional
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Relating to or based on facts and reality; not imaginary or invented: Describes works, accounts, or prose that present information about real events, people, or facts, as opposed to stories created from imagination.
Usage
The adjective "nonfictional" is used to classify and describe written or spoken content. It directly modifies nouns to indicate their factual nature. * It is commonly used to describe genres (e.g., nonfictional literature), works (e.g., a nonfictional account), or elements (e.g., nonfictional characters). * It is the direct antonym of "fictional."
Examples
- She prefers to read nonfictional books about history and science.
- The library has a large section dedicated to nonfictional works.
- His article provides a nonfictional narrative of the expedition.
- The film is based on a nonfictional story about a famous inventor.
Advanced Usage
- Nonfictional prose: A formal term for writing that is factual and informative, such as essays, biographies, and journalism, as opposed to novels or short stories.
- The course focuses on the techniques of nonfictional prose.
Variants and Related Words
- Nonfiction (noun): The category or genre of literature, film, etc., that is based on facts and real events.
- The Pulitzer Prize has several categories for nonfiction.
- Fictional (adjective): The direct opposite, meaning invented or imaginary.
Synonyms
- Factual
- Fact-based
- Documentary
- Historical (in specific contexts)
- True-to-life
Antonyms
- Fictional
- Fictitious
- Imaginary
- Invented