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Fable: meaning, definitions and examples

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fable

 

[ หˆfeษชbษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literature

A fable is a short story that typically features animals as characters and conveys a moral lesson.

Synonyms

allegory, parable

Examples of usage

  • The Tortoise and the Hare is a well-known fable about perseverance.
  • The fable of the Ant and the Grasshopper teaches the importance of hard work.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A widely believed but false story or idea.

Synonyms

legend, myth

Examples of usage

  • The fable that carrots improve your eyesight is actually a myth.
  • Don't fall for the fable that money buys happiness.

Translations

Translations of the word "fable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fรกbula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคนเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fabel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fabel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะนะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bajka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ“่ฉฑ (ใใ†ใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกbula

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท masal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐํ™” (ๅฏ“่ฉฑ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฑุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bajka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรกjka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ“่จ€ (yรนyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ basen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฆmisaga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฆแƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™sษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fรกbula

Etymology

The word 'fable' originated from the Latin word 'fabula', meaning 'a story'. Fables have been used throughout history to teach moral lessons in an entertaining way. Aesop's Fables, dating back to ancient Greece, are some of the most famous fables known worldwide. These short stories featuring animals and other characters have stood the test of time and continue to be popular in literature and culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,290, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.