nondocumentary

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈdɒkjʊˌmɛnˌtɛri/

KK: /nɑnˈdɑkjəˌmɛnˌtɛri/

adjective

Definition

This term describes something that is not related to or does not have the characteristics of a documentary film or work.

Example

The film was a nondocumentary, focusing on fictional characters and events.

Conversation

Have you seen that new film that everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I just watched it last night! It’s totally nondocumentary but really entertaining.

I heard it has a great story despite being nondocumentary.

Absolutely! The characters are so well-developed, you forget it's not real.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fictional

imaginary

theatrical

Antonyms

factual

real

documentary

Root Explanation

Nondocumentary → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "documentary" (from Latin "documentum", meaning a lesson or proof). The word "nondocumentary" means not related to or not in the form of a documentary, which typically presents factual information or evidence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'documentary' referring to a factual lesson or proof. This helps you remember that 'nondocumentary' means something that is not in the form of a factual presentation.

Visually Confused Words

undocumentary