factual

[fak-choo-uhl] / ˈfæk tʃu əl /

ADJECTIVE

based on facts

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate circumstantial credible descriptive legitimate literal precise unbiased valid

WEAK

absolute actual authentic card-carrying certain close exact faithful genuine hard legit objective on the level positive righteous specific straight from horse's mouth sure sure-enough true true to life unadorned undoubted unquestionable veritable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless false fanciful imaginary inaccurate invalid questionable wrong

WEAK

biased imprecise incorrect unfactual untruthful

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Typewritten photo captions were brief and rife with spelling and factual errors.

From BBC

He told the BBC it contained "some factual inaccuracies" which he believed led to "erroneous conclusions".

From BBC

A British government spokesperson told AFP: "None of these claims have any factual basis. We have been clear: digital ID will not be compulsory, and it will not be a crime not to have one."

From Barron's

Nor are they required to correct factual errors in any of their guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal

The agency declared that broadcasters couldn’t suppress or distort “basic factual information upon which any truly fair and free discussion of public issues must necessarily depend.”

From The Wall Street Journal

factual

Example Sentences

Related Words