fictional
Translation
fictional, imaginary
Examples
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character.
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character.
Grammar Patterns
((fictional)) ((noun)) imaginary or invented The story is set in a fictional town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imaginary, made-up, invented; Antonyms: real, factual, non-fictional
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'fiction' plus '-al', an adjective-forming suffix. 'Fiction' comes from Latin 'fictio' (a shaping).
Memory Tips
If it's in a 'fiction' book, it's 'fictional'. The '-al' ending tells you it's an adjective describing something.