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factual

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

True, accurate, corresponding to reality.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈfæktʃuəl

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. True, accurate, corresponding to reality.

  2. Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.

noun

  1. broadcasting

    Programmes having content based on facts, such as documentaries.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: True, accurate, corresponding to reality.

Used this way, factual is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Gentle
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Careful and exacting
Usage feel
Precise and approving

Where it naturally appears

  • Technical/specialist writing

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More ways to use factual

  • “Factual considerations.”adjective

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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factual informationfactual basisfactual knowledgefactual datafactual materialfactual evidencefactual situationfactual findings

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • factuallyadverbDerived adverb

    As a fact or based on fact.

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Synonyms

Sense: true or accurate or corresponding to reality

trueactual

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