"transfictional" meaning in All languages combined

See transfictional on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From trans- + fictional. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|trans|fictional}} trans- + fictional Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} transfictional (not comparable)
  1. Relating to transfiction. Tags: not-comparable
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