Fictionally: meaning, definitions and examples

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fictionally

 

[ fษชkหˆสƒษ™nษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in fiction

Fictionally refers to something that is related to or characteristic of fiction. It is often used to describe events, characters, or situations that are imagined or not based on real events. The term can relate to literary works or films and signifies that the described elements exist only within the context of the narrative. Additionally, it helps to distinguish between reality and the fabricated elements of stories, highlighting the creative aspect of literature.

Synonyms

hypothetically, imaginarily, theoretically

Examples of usage

  • The character fictionally traveled through time.
  • In a fictionally perfect world, everyone is happy.
  • Their love story began fictionally in a novel.
  • The events unfolded fictionally over several chapters.

Translations

Translations of the word "fictionally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ficcionalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฒเฅเคชเคจเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fiktiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fiksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะบั†ั–ะนะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fikcyjnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใ‚ฏใ‚ทใƒงใƒŠใƒซใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre fictive

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ficcionalmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurgusal olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆ๊ตฌ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฎูŠุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fikฤnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fiktรญvne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™šๆž„ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fikcionalno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรกldaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะบั†ะธัะปั‹า› ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™lsษ™fi ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ficcionalmente

Etymology

The term 'fictionally' originates from the word 'fiction', which is derived from the Latin word 'fictio', meaning 'the act of making, feigning, or imagining'. 'Fictio' itself comes from 'fingere', meaning 'to shape or form'. As literature and storytelling evolved, 'fiction' came to signify a narrative that is not grounded in fact, and the adverb 'fictionally' emerged to describe actions or ideas that exist within the realm of fiction. This word is used particularly in literary and cinematic discussions to emphasize the boundary between reality and imaginative storytelling. The use of 'fictionally' helps to clarify that the elements being referred to are products of creativity, underscoring the distinction between true events and those that are the result of human imagination. Over time, 'fictionally' has become an important term in both literary criticism and casual conversation, as the concept of fiction continues to play a significant role in culture and society.