factual
Translation
factual
Examples
The report was purely factual.
The report was purely factual.
He gave a factual account of the events.
He gave a factual account of the events.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) factual (sth.) a factual account
Similar Words
Synonyms: objective, real, true; Antonyms: fictional, subjective, false
Etymology
From Latin 'factum' (a thing done), related to 'fact'. The suffix '-ual' forms adjectives.
Memory Tips
Think of 'fact' + '-ual'. If it's based on a 'fact', it's 'factual'.