fiction
Translation
novel, story, fabrication
Examples
I prefer reading fiction to non-fiction.
I prefer reading fiction to non-fiction.
His excuse was a complete work of fiction.
His excuse was a complete work of fiction.
Grammar Patterns
fiction a type of literature I prefer reading fiction to non-fiction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: story, tale, fabrication; Antonyms: non-fiction, fact, reality
Etymology
From Latin 'fictio' (a shaping, a feigning), from 'fingere' (to shape, form).
Memory Tips
Fiction is about things that are not factual.