Definition

To create a story or account that is not true, often by adding imaginative elements to real events or characters.

Example

The author decided to fictionalize her experiences during the war in her new novel.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how authors fictionalize real events in their books?

Yeah, it’s interesting to see how they add their own twist to the story.

I think it makes the stories more engaging and relatable.

Absolutely! It allows readers to connect with the characters on a deeper level.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fictionalize → It is formed from "fiction" (from Latin *fictio*, meaning the act of making or shaping) and "-alize" (a suffix meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "fictionalize" means to make something into a fiction or to create a fictional version of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fiction' as the act of 'making up' stories, and '-alize' means to create or cause. This helps you remember that to fictionalize means to create a fictional story or version of something.

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