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nondiegetic en · ADJ

Etymology

From non- + diegetic.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Not existing within a fictional universe, rather existing in the background, and unable to be perceived by the characters.
   • “Just ignore it. It's nondiegetic.” 2013 April 4, Adam Reed, “Sea Tunt: Part I” (11:21 from the start), in Archer, season 4, episode 12, spoken by Cheryl Tunt (Judy Greer):
   • “Holy shit. How is he still breathing?” “Aah!” “He's suspended in disbelief, slowly dying while living out an alternative non-diegetic reality.” “Geez, what a horrible way to die.” “You don't know the half of it.” “Oh!” [both laugh] “You're on fuego with the guy-torn-in-half bits, Rick.” “That one was organic, though.” “Because you're naturally funny. That-- that's good old-fashioned fun right there, you know? W-w-we don't need to over-think shit, okay?” “Okay, buddy. Nice and grounded, fully immersive from here on out.” [Rumbling] “Right after this.” “W-what's happening?” “Going into an act break.” 2020 May 3, Jeff Loveness, “Never Ricking Morty” (7:40 from the start), in Rick and Morty, season 4, episode 6, spoken by Rick Sanchez (Justin Roiland):

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