Fiction based on real historical events, but in which the characters are not real, and the minor events may not be realistic.

(uncountable) Amateur fiction created by fans, incorporating the characters and concepts of a commercial media property, typically without permission from the author or owner.

Alternative spelling of microfiction

Fiction that has a greater than normal length

(countable) A fictional story that is briefer than typical short stories. / (uncountable) The genre of such stories.

(countable) A fictional story that is briefer than typical short stories. / (uncountable) The genre of such stories.

(literature, uncountable) Text adventures and their descendants. / (countable) A particular game in this style.

Alternative spelling of science fiction

(idiomatic) A social scenario in which all participants are aware of a truth, but pretend to believe in some alternative version of events to avoid conflict or embarrassment.

An assumption, not necessarily true, made by a court in order to apply a legal rule.