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Meaning of factual
The primary meaning of the word "factual" is related to being based on or dealing with facts.
Etymology of factual
The word "factual" has its roots in the Latin word "factum," which means "thing done" or "deed," and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective indicating a relationship to the root.
The term "factual" emerged in the mid-17th century to describe something that is based on or deals with facts.
Synonyms
accurate
authentic
based on facts
certain
confirmed
correct
dependable
documentary
exact
factual
faithful
genuine
historical
in accordance with the facts
literal
precise
proven
realistic
reliable
factual
truthful
trustable
undeniable
unvarnished
verified
verifiable
well-documented
well-founded
Definitions
- Consisting of or based on facts
- * Concerned with or limited to facts, especially in a way that is considered dry or uninteresting
Usage Examples
- The documentary presented a factual account of the historical event.
- * The journalist ensured that the article was factual and free from bias.
- * The professor emphasized the importance of factual information in academic research.
Antonyms
anecdotal
apocryphal
conjectural
erroneous
false
fanciful
fictional
hypothetical
inaccurate
incorrect
made-up
mythical
speculative
theoretical
untrue
unsubstantiated
unverified
baseless
fallacious
fancied
illusory
imagined
misleading
spurious
unfounded