Definition of FACTUAL

factual

Adjective Satellite

  • existing in act or fact

Adjective

  • Based on or consisting of facts.
  • of or relating to or characterized by facts
    • "factual considerations"

Adj

  • Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.
  • True, accurate, corresponding to reality.

Noun

  • Programmes having content based on facts, such as documentaries.

Examples

  • His claims about his high score were entirely factual, backed by the scoresheet.
  • The BBC is increasing its budget for factual this year.

Origin / Etymology

From fact + -ual, modeled after, and by analogy with, actual.

Synonyms

actual

Scrabble Score: 12

factual: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
factual: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
factual: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

factual: valid Words With Friends Word