fact
UK: fækt | US: fækt
Definition
n. a thing that is known or proved to be true
n. a piece of information used as evidence or as part of a report
Structure
fac <do/make (from Latin *facere*)>t <resultative suffix>
Etymology
The word "fact" originates from the Latin factum, meaning "a thing done" or "an act," derived from the verb facere ("to do/make"). The suffix -t here signifies a completed action or result. Over time, "fact" evolved in English to denote something objectively true or verified, reflecting the idea of "something made real" through evidence or action.
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