nonfiction

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌnɒnˈfɪkʃən/

Also written: non-fiction. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

Writing that is based on facts, real events, and actual people rather than on imagination.

Examples

• The library has a vast section dedicated to history and other types of nonfiction.

• He decided to write a nonfiction book detailing the scientific breakthroughs of the last decade.

• Many readers find nonfiction just as gripping as a well-written thriller.

Synonyms of nonfiction

Words with a similar meaning to nonfiction:

• factual account
• documentary
• prose

Antonyms of nonfiction

Words with the opposite meaning to nonfiction:

• fiction

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