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单词 factualness
释义

factual

adjective

fac·​tu·​al ˈfak-chə-wəl How to pronounce factual (audio)
-chəl,
-chü-əl,
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
the factual aspects of the case
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
She tried to separate what is factual from what is not.
factuality
ˌfak-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce factual (audio)
noun
factually
ˈfak-chə-wə-lē How to pronounce factual (audio)
-chə-lē
-chü(-ə)-lē
ˈfaksh-wə-
adverb
factualness noun

Synonyms

  • documentary
  • hard
  • historical
  • literal
  • matter-of-fact
  • nonfictional
  • objective
  • true
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Example Sentences

That statement is not factual. a report filled with factual errors the factual aspects of the case
Recent Examples on the Web Dawson, director of the Bessemer Civic Center, told AL.com today the accusations had no factual basis. al, 8 Sep. 2022 Prosecutors scrutinizing Donald Trump for possible mishandling of classified information will have to do so without a key legal and factual element that has long been a staple of such cases, according to intelligence experts. Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 But as a company leader, your decision must be founded on more factual support. Ron Carucci, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 The affidavit almost certainly includes more detail about the legal and factual basis for the search. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Rosen had explained there was neither legal authority nor factual basis to justify the unprecedented step. Rosalind S. Helderman, Anchorage Daily News, 21 July 2022 Andrew Parker, one of the defense attorneys for Lindell, pointed to how public opinion can change on factual issues, such as how the coronavirus lab-leak theory was initially dismissed but then gained more scientific traction. Katelyn Polantz, CNN, 24 June 2021 In an apparent effort to host an array of opinions, the Times privileged the author’s linguistic preferences over the greater imperative to convey precise, factual information to readers. Erik Wemple, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 And that anyone can make such connections, even though they’re not based on factual information. Chris Smith, BGR, 7 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

fact + -ual (in actual)

First Known Use

circa 1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

factual

adjective

fac·​tu·​al ˈfak-chə-wəl How to pronounce factual (audio)
: relating to or based on facts
a factual report

Legal Definition

factual

adjective

fac·​tu·​al ˈfak-chə-wəl How to pronounce factual (audio)
1
: of or relating to facts
factual issues
2
: restricted to or based on fact

factualness

noun

as in accuracy

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • accuracy
  • truth
  • factuality
  • correctness
  • truthfulness
  • genuineness
  • actuality
  • credibility
  • veracity
  • verity
  • trustworthiness
  • honesty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • falsity
  • falsehood
  • fallacy
  • untruth
  • falseness
  • erroneousness
  • spuriousness
  • fallaciousness
  • delusion
  • deception
  • speciousness
  • deceptiveness
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