fiction
Translation
fiction, novel, story
Examples
I prefer reading fiction to non-fiction.
I prefer reading fiction to non-fiction.
His excuse was pure fiction.
His excuse was pure fiction.
Grammar Patterns
((fiction)) literature describing imaginary events and people She writes popular fiction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: story, tale, fabrication; Antonyms: non-fiction, fact, reality
Etymology
From Latin 'fictio' meaning 'a shaping, a feigning', from the verb 'fingere' (to shape, form).
Memory Tips
Think of 'fiction' as something that is 'fixed' or made up, not real. It's a fabricated story.