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fictional Meaning & Definition

/ˈfɪkʃənəl/

What Does Fictional Mean?

Fictional is an adjective that means Invented, as opposed to real. It is also used to mean Containing invented elements.

Fictional: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation//ˈfɪkʃənəl//
Syllables1
Synonymsfictitious, unreal and fabricated
Antonymsnonfictional
Comparative / superlativemore fictional, most fictional

Fictional Definition (Adjective)

  1. Invented, as opposed to real.

    Romeo and Juliet are fictional characters.

  2. Containing invented elements.

    The Simpsons is a fictional television show.

  3. Occurring in fiction.
  4. Concerning fiction (as a genre or medium): having to do with fiction; specific to fiction.

    fictional and nonfictional conventions

Synonyms of Fictional

Fictional synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Fictional

Fictional in a Sentence

Romeo and Juliet are fictional characters.

The janitor's account of the crime turned out to be entirely fictional.

The Simpsons is a fictional television show.

fictional and nonfictional conventions

fictional conventions

Word Forms & Grammar

fictional (comparative more fictional, superlative most fictional)

Words That Rhyme With Fictional

Origin of Fictional

From fiction +‎ -al.[1]

How Do You Say Fictional?

The standard pronunciation of fictional is //ˈfɪkʃənəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Fictional

What part of speech is fictional?

Fictional is an adjective.

What is another word for fictional?

Close synonyms of fictional are fictitious, unreal and fabricated. See the full list of fictional synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of fictional?

The opposite of fictional is nonfictional.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of fictional?

The comparative form is more fictional and the superlative form is most fictional.

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