fictional
Translation
imaginary, invented, unreal
Examples
Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional character.
Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional character.
Grammar Patterns
fictional ((noun)) (sth.) is fictional Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional character.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imaginary, invented, mythical; Antonyms: real, factual, non-fictional
Etymology
Derived from 'fiction' + '-al' (adjective-forming suffix). 'Fiction' comes from Latin 'fictio' (a shaping).
Memory Tips
If something is 'fictional', it's part of 'fiction'. The '-al' ending makes it an adjective.