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Nonfiction

Verb / nɑ:ˈnfɪkʃʌn / Another word for nonfiction — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Nonfiction means writing or information that is based on facts and real events.

Synonyms & similar words

nonfictionalprose fact reality truth actuality authenticity genuineness veracity certainty verity realness accuracy verity factual historical documentary real true actual literal authentic

Synonyms by register

Formal

factual verifiable authentic real

Informal

true stories real life the facts

Antonyms

fiction imaginary fictional made-up invented mythical legendary

Common collocations

  • nonfiction book
  • nonfiction author
  • nonfiction genre
  • nonfiction writing
  • nonfiction film
  • nonfiction work
  • nonfiction narrative

Word family

noun nonfiction
adjective nonfictional

Usage note

Nonfiction refers to literature or media based on facts and reality, as opposed to imagination. It is often used as a noun to refer to the genre itself.

Example sentences

  1. I read a nonfiction book about space last night.
  2. Nonfiction books are great for learning new things.
  3. My favorite nonfiction book is about the ocean.
  4. The library has a big section of nonfiction books.
  5. My teacher assigned us a nonfiction report to write.

Quotes

  • The best nonfiction is art, the best fiction is journalism.
  • Nonfiction is never going to die, but it's evolving quickly.
  • Nonfiction is a nightmare and fiction is a dream. Journalism is where the two meet.

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