English · Word Candidate

factual

/ˈfæk.tʃ(u)əl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.

Adjective

Examples

This hypothesis goes by many names, including group resistence, the threshold effect, and the gender paradox. Because the hypothesis holds such wide appeal, it is worth revisiting the logic behind it. The hypothesis is built on the factual observation that fewer females than males act antisocially.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

True, accurate, corresponding to reality.

Adjective

Examples

A book of this type is necessarily mainly factual, but it is diversified by many incidents and sidelights which help to give life to a story now accorded its due place in railway history.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Programmes having content based on facts, such as documentaries.

Noun

Examples

The BBC is increasing its budget for factual this year.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “factual” mean?

Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.

Is “factual” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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