non-fiction
ʃən noun
1.
2.
works of this class: She had read all of his novels but none of his nonfiction.
3.
(especially in cataloging books, as in a library or bookstore) all writing or books not fiction, poetry, or drama, including nonfictive narrative prose and reference works; the broadest category of written works.
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nonfiction (ˌnɒnˈfɪkʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | writing dealing with facts and events rather than imaginative narration |
| 2. | (modifier) relating to or denoting nonfiction |
| non'fictional | |
| —adj | |
| non'fictionally | |
| —adv | |
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Non-fiction
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
non-fiction
1903 (implied in non-fictional), from non- + fiction.
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