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Factual

Verb / ˈfæktʃu:ʌl / Another word for factual — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Factual means relating to or based on facts.

Synonyms & similar words

actual accurate truthful correct exact precise authentic genuine real unbiased objective reliable trustworthy veracious valid factualized factualized factualize factualizing factualness factuality

Synonyms by register

Formal

verifiable objective empirical authentic

Informal

real true straight on the level

Literary

veracious actual

Antonyms

fictional imaginary unreal hypothetical speculative invented false

Common collocations

  • factual information
  • factual basis
  • factual accuracy
  • factual evidence
  • factual report
  • factual error
  • factual statement

Word family

noun factuality
adverb factually

Usage note

Factual is often used to describe information, evidence, or statements that are based on reality and can be proven. It is important to distinguish it from 'actual', which can sometimes imply something that exists in reality but might not be the primary focus.

Example sentences

  1. The news report was factual and unbiased.
  2. It is important to provide factual evidence to support your argument.
  3. The book is a factual account of the events that took place.
  4. The teacher asked the students to find factual information for their research project.
  5. The article presented factual data and statistics.

Quotes

  • Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence. - John Adams
  • Facts are facts and will not disappear on account of your likes. - Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. - Aldous Huxley

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