Simple meaning
What does Nonfiction mean?
Nonfiction means writing about real facts and events.
Dictionary definition
Writing based on real people, facts, or events.
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factual writingUse for true or fact-based text.
termUse for a word or expression in language study.
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Nonfiction word family
Base word
nonfiction
noun
nonfictions
Plural form of nonfiction when used as a countable noun.
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What does nonfiction mean?
Nonfiction means nonfiction means writing about real facts and events.
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