factual.
Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.
Meaning & usage
Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.
True, accurate, corresponding to reality.
Where this word comes from
From fact + -ual, modeled after, and by analogy with, actual.
Programmes having content based on facts, such as documentaries.
The BBC is increasing its budget for factual this year.
Where this word comes from
From fact + -ual, modeled after, and by analogy with, actual.
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