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Definition of nonfiction

nonfiction

/ˌnɑːnˈfɪk.ʃən/
(UK: non-fiction)
non · fic · tion
Adverb:nonfictionally
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Adjective:nonfictional
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nonfiction Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Prose writing or media, such as biographies, history, journalism, and essays, that is informative or factual rather than fictional.

Example

"She prefers reading historical nonfiction to fantasy novels."

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• adjective

1

Based on or relating to real facts, actual events, and real people rather than imagined or invented stories.

Example

"The author just published a compelling nonfiction account of the early space program."

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• Rhymes for nonfiction

• Nearby Words

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nonfatty
nonfederal
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nonfinancial
nonflammable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining the Latin-derived prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') with 'fiction', originally used by librarians to classify books outside of imaginative literature.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonfiction. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonfiction
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