fictioneer

fic·tion·eer

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fik-shuh-neer]
- /ˌfɪk ʃəˈnɪər/
- /fˈɪkʃənˈiə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fik-shuh-neer]
- /ˌfɪk ʃəˈnɪər/

Definitions of fictioneer word

noun fictioneer a writer of fiction, especially a prolific one whose works are of mediocre quality. 1
noun fictioneer (dated) A writer of fiction, especially one who produces many publications. 0

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Origin of fictioneer

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; fiction + -eer

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Parts of speech for Fictioneer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fictioneer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

fictioneer usage trend in Literature

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