Factual

Pronunciation: /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Definitions of factual

adjective relating to or concerned with facts or information

Example Sentences

A1 The sky is blue.

A2 She only believes in factual information.

B1 It is important to verify the factual accuracy of the data.

B2 The report was based on factual evidence.

C1 The journalist's job is to present factual information to the public.

C2 The documentary provided a detailed analysis of the factual events.

Examples of factual in a Sentence

formal It is important to base your arguments on factual evidence.

informal You can trust her, she always sticks to the factual information.

slang Don't believe everything you read online, make sure it's factual.

figurative His storytelling was so vivid, it felt more factual than fiction.

Grammatical Forms of factual

• past tense: factualized
• plural: factually
• comparative: more factual
• superlative: most factual
• present tense: factualizes
• future tense: will factualize
• perfect tense: has factualized
• continuous tense: is factualizing
• singular: factual
• positive degree: factual
• infinitive: to factualize
• gerund: factualizing
• participle: factualized

Origin and Evolution of factual

First Known Use: 1620 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'factual' originated from the Latin word 'factum', meaning 'something done' or 'deed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'factual' has evolved to specifically refer to information that is true and based on facts, rather than opinions or beliefs.