semifictional
- adjective
- /ˌsɛmɪˈfɪkʃənl/
- Literature
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semificcional
- Her memoir is considered semifictional because some characters are composites of real people.
Examples
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Many documentaries include semifictional scenes to make the story more engaging.
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The novel is a semifictional retelling of the artist's early life.
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His latest book is a semifictional account of his travels.
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Many authors use semifictional elements to enhance their narratives.
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The author's latest book is a semifictional account of her grandmother's life during the war, blending real events with imaginative storytelling.
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The film presents a semifictional portrayal of a famous artist, mixing documented facts with dramatic interpretations of their life.
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In his new novel, the writer creates a semifictional world where his characters experience events inspired by real historical moments.
How Fictional
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Etymology
Semifictional comes from the parts semi- 'half' (like in semicircle) and fiction 'a made-up story'. So a semifictional book or film is partly based on real people or events and partly invented.