Nonfiction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonfiction is a noun meaning Written works intended to give facts, or true accounts of real things and events. Often used attributively.
Meaning
Written works intended to give facts, or true accounts of real things and events. Often used attributively.
Example Sentences
A sudoku book sits atop the Nielsen BookScan nonfiction best-seller list.
Encyclopedias, how-to manuals and biographies are all considered nonfiction and so are kept in the nonfiction section.
Word Forms
- nonfictions
- non-fiction
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include documentary, reportage, journalism, history, biography, memoir.
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