Definition

To make something into a story or to present it in a fictional way, often by adding imaginative elements.

Example

The author decided to fictionize the events of her childhood in her new novel.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to fictionize real events in a story?

Yeah, it can be really interesting to blend fact and fiction.

I think some of the best books do that to create more drama.

Absolutely, it makes the story more engaging for the readers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fictionize → It is formed from "fiction" (from Latin *fictio*, meaning the act of making or shaping) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "fictionize" means to make something into fiction or to create a fictional version of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fiction' as the act of 'making' something up, and '-ize' means to turn it into a verb. So, when you fictionize, you are making something into a story or a fictional narrative.

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