fiction

noun

fic·tion ˈfik-shən How to pronounce fiction (audio)

: something invented by the imagination or feigned

specifically : an invented story

… I'd found out that the story of the ailing son was pure fiction.

Andrew A. Rooney

: fictitious literature (such as novels or short stories)

was renowned as a writer of fiction

: a work of fiction

especially : novel

Her latest work is a fiction set during the Civil War.

: an assumption of a possibility as a fact irrespective of the question of its truth

a legal fiction

: a useful illusion or pretense

it was only a fiction of independence his mother gave him; he was almost totally under her power

G. A. Wagner

: the action of feigning or of creating with the imagination

She engaged in fiction to escape painful realities.

fictionality

ˌfik-shə-ˈna-lə-tē How to pronounce fiction (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

She believes the fiction that crime rates are up. most stories about famous outlaws of the Old West are fictions that have little or nothing to do with fact

Recent Examples on the Web He’s been asked to write a magazine profile of a best-selling science-fiction writer, H. H. H. Mandern, and is serving on the committee for a fancy literary prize, which entails some kind of honorarium.

Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 To put it simply, the adult, science-fiction cartoon follows the adventures of mad scientist Rick and his grandson Morty through their interdimensional adventures across realities.

Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 In the tradition of Wells and other early science-fiction writers, Moreno-Garcia also explores social upheaval in her work, but with probing, contemporary questions about fairness and equality.

Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The term was coined in a 1956 science-fiction story about unnaturally empathetic beings that are used to exploit workers.

Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 This clash is part of a larger debate about including non-White, LGBTQ and other nontraditional characters in fantasy and science-fiction stories.

John Blake, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Science fiction author Zach Chapman loved the new movie.

Geek's Guide To The Galaxy, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2022 The attractive combination of red rocks and relatively still waters has been captured by filmmakers for Westerns, science-fiction films and one Biblical epic.

Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Though details of the storyline have yet to be revealed, the show is described as a science-fiction drama based around a private detective in Los Angeles.

Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	fictions
释义	fiction noun fic·tion ˈfik-shən 1 a : something invented by the imagination or feigned specifically : an invented story … I'd found out that the story of the ailing son was pure fiction. Andrew A. Rooney b : fictitious literature (such as novels or short stories) was renowned as a writer of fiction c : a work of fiction especially : novel Her latest work is a fiction set during the Civil War. 2 a : an assumption of a possibility as a fact irrespective of the question of its truth a legal fiction b : a useful illusion or pretense it was only a fiction of independence his mother gave him; he was almost totally under her power G. A. Wagner 3 : the action of feigning or of creating with the imagination She engaged in fiction to escape painful realities. fictionality ˌfik-shə-ˈna-lə-tē noun Synonyms fable fabrication fantasy phantasy figment invention See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She believes the fiction that crime rates are up. most stories about famous outlaws of the Old West are fictions that have little or nothing to do with fact Recent Examples on the Web He’s been asked to write a magazine profile of a best-selling science-fiction writer, H. H. H. Mandern, and is serving on the committee for a fancy literary prize, which entails some kind of honorarium. Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 To put it simply, the adult, science-fiction cartoon follows the adventures of mad scientist Rick and his grandson Morty through their interdimensional adventures across realities. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 In the tradition of Wells and other early science-fiction writers, Moreno-Garcia also explores social upheaval in her work, but with probing, contemporary questions about fairness and equality. Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The term was coined in a 1956 science-fiction story about unnaturally empathetic beings that are used to exploit workers. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 This clash is part of a larger debate about including non-White, LGBTQ and other nontraditional characters in fantasy and science-fiction stories. John Blake, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Science fiction author Zach Chapman loved the new movie. Geek's Guide To The Galaxy, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2022 The attractive combination of red rocks and relatively still waters has been captured by filmmakers for Westerns, science-fiction films and one Biblical epic. Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Though details of the storyline have yet to be revealed, the show is described as a science-fiction drama based around a private detective in Los Angeles. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English ficcioun "invention of the mind," borrowed from Middle French fiction, borrowed from Latin fictiōn-, fictiō "action of shaping or molding, feigning, pretense, legal fiction," from fig-, variant stem of fingere "to mold, fashion, make a likeness of, pretend to be" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at feign First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing fiction fact from fiction fan fiction science fiction slash fiction fact from fiction fan fiction science fiction slash fiction Kids Definition fiction noun fic·tion ˈfik-shən 1 : something told or written that is not fact 2 : a made-up story 3 : works of literature that are not true stories Legal Definition fiction noun fic·tion : legal fiction fictions noun plural of fiction as in fantasies something that is the product of the imagination most stories about famous outlaws of the Old West are fictions that have little or nothing to do with fact Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fantasies tales stories fables fabrications novels inventions figments narratives phantasies anecdotes yarns falsehoods lies misrepresentations prevarications untruths falsities fibs mendacities fairy tales whoppers make-believe anecdota Antonyms & Near Antonyms facts realities actualities materialities
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