factual
UK: ˈfæktʃuəl | US: ˈfæktʃuəl
adj. based on or concerned with facts; true and accurate
adj. existing in reality; not invented or imagined
factual = fact<thing done/truth> + ual<adjective suffix>
- fact: From Latin factum ("thing done," "event," or "truth"), derived from facere ("to do/make"). In English, it evolved to mean "reality" or "something verified."
- ual: A suffix forming adjectives (e.g., "actual," "usual"), from Latin -alis, indicating relation or pertaining to.
Etymology Origin:
The word factual emerged in the early 19th century, combining fact (rooted in the Latin concept of verifiable truth) with the adjectival suffix -ual. It reflects a shift toward empirical thinking, emphasizing objectivity and evidence-based claims. The morphemes retain their original spellings, preserving the logical link to fact while adapting to English grammatical patterns.
The report provided factual evidence to support its conclusions.
Journalists strive to deliver factual accounts of events.
Her argument was clear and purely factual.
The documentary presented a factual timeline of the war.
Avoid speculation; stick to factual statements.