adj

factual

FAK-shuhl

adj

Based on facts rather than opinion or invention.

"The report gives a factual account of what happened that night."

"Try to keep your statement factual and leave out how you feel about it."

noun

A television or radio programme built around real events, such as a documentary.

"The channel is known for its wildlife factuals."

How to Use Factual

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTrue and accurate, or (for TV) about real events rather than fiction.

Common pairings

factual account factual error factual programming

more factual comparative, most factual superlative

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The report gives a _____ account of what happened that night.

Built from "fact" plus the ending "-ual," on the pattern of "actual."

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