Fictional

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪkʃənl/

Definitions of fictional

adjective describing something that is imaginary or not real

Example Sentences

A1 My favorite book is a fictional story about dragons and wizards.

A2 In the movie, the characters visit a fictional country that doesn't actually exist.

B1 The novel is a work of fictional literature that explores themes of love and loss.

B2 The TV show is set in a fictional town with quirky characters and unexpected plot twists.

C1 The author's latest novel delves into the complexities of human relationships through a fictional lens.

C2 The film director is known for creating visually stunning worlds that are entirely fictional yet feel incredibly real.

Examples of fictional in a Sentence

formal The novel is set in a fictional world created by the author.

informal I love watching movies with fictional characters and storylines.

slang That story is totally made up, it's all fictional.

figurative His excuses for being late were so fictional, I could see right through them.

Grammatical Forms of fictional

• past tense: fictionalized
• plural: fictionals
• comparative: more fictional
• superlative: most fictional
• present tense: fictionalizes
• future tense: will fictionalize
• perfect tense: has fictionalized
• continuous tense: is fictionalizing
• singular: fictional
• positive degree: fictional
• infinitive: to fictionalize
• gerund: fictionalizing
• participle: fictionalized

Origin and Evolution of fictional

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fictional' originated from the Latin word 'fictiōnālis', which is derived from the Latin word 'fictiō' meaning 'a shaping, feigning, or fiction'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'fictional' has evolved from its Latin roots to refer to something that is imaginary or not based on reality. Over time, it has become commonly used in literature and entertainment to describe characters, settings, or events that are created by the author or artist.