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- [fak-choo-uh l]
- /ˈfæk tʃu əl/
- /ˈfæk.tjʊəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fak-choo-uh l]
- /ˈfæk tʃu əl/
Definitions of factually word
- adjective factually of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy. 1
- adjective factually based on or restricted to facts: a factual report. 1
- noun factually In a factual manner. 1
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Origin of factually
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; fact + -ual, after effectual or actual
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Parts of speech for Factually
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
factually popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
factually usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for factually
adv factually
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- square — a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- slap — a gap or opening, as in a fence, wall, cloud bank, or line of troops.
- bang — If something bangs, it makes a sudden loud noise, once or several times.
adverb factually
- exactly — Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
- literally — in the literal or strict sense: She failed to grasp the metaphor and interpreted the poem literally. What does the word mean literally?
- concretely — constituting an actual thing or instance; real: a concrete proof of his sincerity.
- empirically — Based on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge.
- realistically — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
Antonyms for factually
adv factually
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- incorrectly — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- unfairly — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- unjustly — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- indirectly — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
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