nonfiction

nɑnˈfɪkʃən

Definitions

1. noun

writing that is based on fact and not fiction

“The bestseller was a nonfiction account of a true story.”

2. adjective

not fictional, based on fact

“The nonfiction novel explored real-life themes and issues.”

3. adverb

in a nonfiction manner

“She wrote nonfiction books on history and science.”

Synonyms

  • factual
  • historical
  • true

Antonyms

  • fictional
  • imaginary