Evidence-Based Vocabulary

adjective relating to or concerned with facts or information

• It is important to base your arguments on factual evidence.
• You can trust her, she always sticks to the factual information.
• Don't believe everything you read online, make sure it's factual.
• His storytelling was so vivid, it felt more factual than fiction.

noun a fact or piece of information that is true

adverb used to emphasize the truth of a statement or to introduce a new point or topic

• In fact, the research study concluded that there was a significant correlation between the two variables.
• I thought she was lying, but in fact, she was telling the truth.
• I didn't think I would like sushi, but in fact, it's pretty good.
• The painting may look simple at first glance, but in fact, it holds a deeper meaning.

adjective seeming reasonable or probable; believable

• The scientist presented a plausible explanation for the phenomenon.
• It seems plausible that we will finish the project on time.
• I don't find it plausible that he will show up to the party.
• Her excuse was so far-fetched, it was barely plausible.