fictional
UK: ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl | US: ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl
adj. relating to or characteristic of fiction; invented or imagined
adj. not real or true; fabricated
The word "fictional" derives from "fiction," which originates from the Latin fictio ("a shaping, feigning"), from fingere ("to shape, invent"). The suffix "-al" (from Latin -alis) turns nouns into adjectives, giving "fictional" its meaning of "pertaining to fiction." The term reflects the creative act of crafting imagined narratives, evolving from literal shaping (e.g., clay) to abstract invention (e.g., stories).
The novel is set in a fictional world with unique laws of physics.
Her fictional account of the event was mistaken for a true story.
The movie blends historical facts with fictional characters.
His excuses sounded entirely fictional.
Scientists often use fictional scenarios to test hypotheses.