nonfiction

Definitions

Prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history.

A genre of literature that encompasses all books that are not fictional.

Examples

She prefers reading historical nonfiction over fantasy novels.

The library has a vast collection of nonfiction books covering various scientific topics.

Writing a compelling piece of nonfiction requires extensive research and factual accuracy.

Synonyms

factual true veracious documentary historical authentic real

Antonyms

fiction imaginary invented fictional fabulous mythical untrue