fictionize

verb

fic·​tion·​ize ˈfik-shə-ˌnīz How to pronounce fictionize (audio)
fictionized; fictionizing
fictionization noun

Word History

Etymology

fiction + -ize

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fictionize was in 1831

Dictionary Entries Near fictionize

Cite this Entry

“Fictionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fictionize. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

fictionize

verb
fic·​tion·​ize ˈfik-shə-ˌnīz How to pronounce fictionize (audio)
fictionized; fictionizing
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