non-fiction
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/nɑnˈfɪkʃən/
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/nɒnˈfɪkʃən/
factual writing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-fiction' originates from the Latin prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fiction' from Latin 'fictio', meaning 'the act of making, fashioning, or molding'.
Historical Evolution
'non-fiction' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'fiction' in the English language to describe literature that is factual.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fiction', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history.
She prefers reading non-fiction over novels.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45