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fabulism

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈfæbjʊlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈfæbjəlɪzəm/

noun
Definition

A style of storytelling that combines magical or fantastical elements with ordinary life, creating a blend of reality and imagination.


Example

The novel is a great example of fabulism, where the mundane and the magical coexist seamlessly.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever read a book that uses fabulism in its storytelling?
Sloth B
Yeah, I love how it mixes the ordinary with the magical.
Sloth A
Exactly! It makes the story feel so much more immersive.
Sloth B
I agree, it creates a unique experience that stays with you.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fantasy
mythos
tale
Antonyms
reality
fact
truth
Root Explanation

Fabulism → It is formed from "fabula" (from Latin, meaning story or fable) and "-ism" (a suffix used to denote a practice or philosophy). The word "fabulism" refers to a literary style or movement that emphasizes the use of fables or storytelling elements.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fabula' meaning story, and remember that 'fabulism' is all about a style that focuses on storytelling.

Visually Confused Words
funambulism
paulism
fauvism
fatuism
falsism
bullism
babuism
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