factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə-wəl 
-chəl,
-chü-əl,
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
the factual aspects of the case
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
She tried to separate what is factual from what is not.
factualness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of factual in a Sentence
That statement is not factual.
a report filled with factual errors
the factual aspects of the case
Recent Examples on the Web
Here’s a stark example of what’s happening today as misinformation fills the communications void left by the weakening of factual journalism:
Millions of Americans actually believe Donald Trump’s lies that the 2020 election was stolen from him.
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Despite the prosecution presenting a strong case of factual evidence their case has not yet proven the technical elements of the crime Trump is charged with, another expert told ABC News.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 May 2024
And despite industry headwinds, confident local indie producers are launching new ventures, including Michelle Mama and Bill Taylor, who are opening their boutique production company Gay Agenda, with a slate of feature films and scripted, factual TV and digital series aimed at gay audiences.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
His compensation: more than $4 million in fees paid through a commercial real estate company in Spain, according to factual statement filed with the plea agreement.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Despite the prosecution presenting a strong case of factual evidence their case has not yet proven the technical elements of the crime Trump is charged with, another expert told ABC News.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 May 2024
And despite industry headwinds, confident local indie producers are launching new ventures, including Michelle Mama and Bill Taylor, who are opening their boutique production company Gay Agenda, with a slate of feature films and scripted, factual TV and digital series aimed at gay audiences.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
His compensation: more than $4 million in fees paid through a commercial real estate company in Spain, according to factual statement filed with the plea agreement.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/factual. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə(-wə)l
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
Legal Definition
factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
factual issues
2
: restricted to or based on fact
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