"transfictional" meaning in All languages combined

See transfictional on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: trans- + fictional Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|trans|fictional}} trans- + fictional Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} transfictional (not comparable)
  1. Relating to transfiction. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-transfictional-en-adj-BHuKAI~P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with trans-

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