nonfiction
Translation
non-fiction
Examples
I prefer reading nonfiction books.
I prefer reading non-fiction books.
The library has a large nonfiction section.
The library has a large non-fiction section.
Grammar Patterns
((as an uncountable noun)) non-fiction I enjoy reading non-fiction.
((as a modifier)) non-fiction He wrote a non-fiction book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: factual writing, documentary; Antonyms: fiction, novel
Etymology
From the prefix 'non-' (not) and 'fiction' (imaginary story). It literally means 'not an imaginary story'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'non' means 'not'. So, nonfiction is simply 'not fiction'.