adjective
- not of, relating to, or based on documentary evidence or records; not factual or historical in nature
Usage: often used in film, television, and media contexts to describe fictional or dramatized content
Examples
- The network aired a nondocumentary drama series based loosely on real events.
- She prefers nondocumentary films that prioritize entertainment over accuracy.
- The director chose a nondocumentary approach to tell the story with creative freedom.
- Unlike documentary photography, nondocumentary images may be heavily edited or staged.
- The museum exhibit included both documentary artifacts and nondocumentary artistic interpretations.