noun

fact

Translation

fact, reality, truth

It is a fact that the earth is round.

The report is full of facts and figures.

In fact, I have never been there.

the fact that ... used to refer to a particular situation The fact that he was there is important.

in fact used to emphasize a statement In fact, I don't agree with you.

a fact about ((sth.)) a piece of information about sth. Can you tell me a fact about spiders?

Synonyms: reality, truth, certainty; Antonyms: fiction, lie, opinion

From Latin 'factum' (a thing done), from 'facere' (to do, make).

Imagine a 'factory' producing solid, undeniable 'facts'.