factual
Translation
factual, based on facts
Examples
The report contained only factual information.
The report contained only factual information.
It's important to give a factual account of events.
It's important to give a factual account of events.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) factual ((noun)) The report contained only factual information.
Similar Words
Synonyms: true, accurate, real; Antonyms: fictional, false, subjective
Etymology
From Latin 'factum' (a thing done), from 'facere' (to do). The '-ual' suffix makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'fact' – something that is true. 'Factual' means it's full of facts.