Fiction

usgb/ˈfɪkʃn/
noun

The type of book, movie or play that is about imaginary characters and events, not real ones.

Harry Potter is a work of fiction.
Visual representation of "fiction" - The type of book, movie or play that is about imaginary characters and events, not real ones.

Often appears as...

  • science fiction
  • fiction book
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Genre Indicator

The term 'fiction' often labels book genres or movie categories.

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She browsed the fiction section at the bookstore.
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Not Just Fantasy

'Fiction' includes realistic stories that could happen, not just fantastical ones.

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The novel is a work of fiction, but it's set in the real world.
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Contrast With Nonfiction

Understand 'fiction' by its contrast to 'nonfiction', which is factual writing.

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His favorite books are fiction, unlike his sister, who reads nonfiction.
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