work of fiction
A 'work of fiction' refers to any narrative or story created from the imagination, rather than based on real events or people.
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Definition
B2Literature
(general)A story created from the imagination, not based on real events or people.
Example
- The novel is a work of fiction, with characters and events that are entirely invented.
- Although the plot seems realistic, it is actually a work of fiction.
C1Legal
(formal)A narrative indicating that any resemblance to real persons or events is coincidental, serving as a legal disclaimer.
Example
- The book includes a disclaimer stating that it is a work of fiction and any similarity to real people is unintended.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "work of fiction":
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