Nondiegetic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not existing within a fictional universe, rather existing in the background, and unable to be perceived by the characters. not-comparable

    "“Just ignore it. It's nondiegetic.”"

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"“Just ignore it. It's nondiegetic.”"

Etymology

From non- + diegetic.

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