Fictionization

/ˌfɪkʃənɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The American spelling of 'fictionisation'; the process of converting real events or facts into a fictional narrative.

Etymology

From 'fictionize' using the American '-ization' suffix (from Latin 'facere' meaning 'to make'). This noun form describes the completed action or process of turning something factual into fiction.

Kelly Says

The 'fictionization' of historical events is so common that we have to be critical readers—movies, TV shows, and books constantly fictio­nize everything from wars to scientific discoveries.

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