Definition

A movie or television show that tells the story of a real person's life, often including some fictional elements.

Example

The new biopic about the famous musician has received great reviews.

Conversation

Have you seen that new biopic about the famous musician?

Not yet! I've heard it’s really good, though.

I watched it last night, and it was so inspiring.

Nice! I should definitely check out that biopic this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biopic is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "pic" (short for picture, from Latin "pictura", meaning painting or image). The word refers to a film or movie that depicts the life of a particular person.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio-' meaning life, and 'pic' as a picture or film. This helps you remember that a biopic is a movie that tells the story of someone's life.

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