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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(narratology) Not existing within a fictional universe, rather existing in the background, and unable to be perceived by the characters..
“Just ignore it. It's nondiegetic.”
“Holy shit. How is he still breathing?” “Aah!” “He's suspended in disbelief, slowly dying while living out an alternative non-diegetic reality.” “Geez, what a horrible way to die.” “You don't know the half of it.” “Oh!” [both laugh] “You're on fuego with the guy-torn-in-half bits, Rick.” “That one was organic, though.” “Because you're naturally funny. That-- that's good old-fashioned fun right there, you know? W-w-we don't need to over-think shit, okay?” “Okay, buddy. Nice and grounded, fully immersive from here on out.” [Rumbling] “Right after this.” “W-what's happening?” “Going into an act break.”
Use nondiegetic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Nondiegetic means (narratology) Not existing within a fictional universe, rather existing in the background, and unable to be perceived by the characters..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
“Just ignore it. It's nondiegetic.”
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