Definition

Describing something that is made up or not real, often found in stories or books.

Example

The characters in the movie are entirely fictional and do not exist in real life.

Conversation

Have you read that new book about a fictional world?

Not yet, but it sounds interesting!

I love how fictional stories can take us to places we've never been.

Exactly! They really spark the imagination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fictional → It is formed from "fictio" (from Latin, meaning a shaping or feigning) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "fictional" refers to something that pertains to a shaping or creation of stories that are not real.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fictio' as shaping stories that are not real, helping you remember that 'fictional' means related to made-up stories.

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