suspension of disbelief

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Definition of suspension of disbelief in English English dictionary

People's acceptance, for the sake of appreciation of art (including literature and the like), of what they know to be a nonfactual premise of the work of art

In science fiction films, suspension of disbelief is essential.

Hyphenation

sus·pen·sion of dis·be·lief

Turkish pronunciation

sıspenşın ıv dîsbîlif

Pronunciation

/səˈspensʜən əv ˌdəsbəˈlēf/ /səˈspɛnʃən əv ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/