Fictional
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɪkʃənəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Fictional is an adjective meaning Invented, as opposed to real.
Meaning
Invented, as opposed to real.
More Meanings
- Containing invented elements.
- Occurring in fiction.
Example Sentences
Romeo and Juliet are fictional characters.
The Simpsons is a fictional television show.
The janitor's account of the crime turned out to be entirely fictional.
Including both factual and fictional books would have reduced the value of the study; it would have made the content too heterogeneous for the drawing of significant conclusions.
Synonyms for fictional
Depending on context, synonyms include fictitious, unreal, fabricated, made-up, invented, fancied.
Antonyms for fictional
Common opposites include nonfictional.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include invented, made-up, fictitious, fabricated, fancied, unreal.
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