"semifictional" meaning in All languages combined

See semifictional on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From semi- + fictional. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|fictional}} semi- + fictional Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semifictional (not comparable)
  1. Partially but not entirely fictional Tags: not-comparable
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