Definition

In a way that relates to fiction or is not real; something that is imagined or invented.

Example

The story was fictionally set in a world where animals could talk.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how stories can change when told fictionally?

Definitely! It’s fascinating how they take on a whole new life.

Right? It’s almost like we see the characters in a different light.

Exactly! I love how it allows us to explore different possibilities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fictionally → It is formed from "fiction" (from Latin "fictio", meaning the act of making or shaping) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner of). The word "fictionally" means in a manner that relates to or is characteristic of fiction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fiction' as the act of 'making up' stories, and '-ally' means in a way. So, when something is described as fictional, it relates to the way stories are made up.

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