factual
gb/fˈækt͡ʃuəl/ us/fˈækt͡ʃuəl/
B2
Inglese
~ 6500
tényeken alapuló, ténybeli, tényszerű, tárgyilagos, objektív
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
factual [noun]
The article contains several factual errors that need to be corrected.
A cikk több ténybeli hibát tartalmaz, amelyeket ki kell javítani.
Her story is completely factual; nothing in it was made up.
Az elbeszélése teljes egészében tényeken alapul; semmi sincs benne kitalálva.
We must check that his claim is actually factual before we share it.
This timeline is built on factual data from government reports.
The film is loosely based on factual events from the 1980s.
Esempi per chi studia
The news report was factual and did not add anything extra.
A hírbeszámoló tényszerű volt, és nem tartalmazott semmi pluszt.
Is this information factual, or did you guess it?
Ez az információ tényeken alapul, vagy csak találgattál?
The book gives a factual history of the city.
He only wants factual details about the case.
Please give me a factual answer to my question.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "factual" with "actual" and use *factual* to mean "real" in a broad sense (e.g., saying *"my factual job"* instead of *"my actual job"*). "Factual" should only describe things related to facts, information, statements, or accounts that can be checked as true or false.
Significato
based on real facts; true
Collocazioni
factual information
|factual accuracy
|factual basis
|factual error
|factual account
|purely factual
Sinonimi
true (Very general; simply means not false, while "factual" highlights that something matches real-world facts or data.)
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accurate (Stresses correctness in detail; "factual" stresses being based on facts rather than imagination.)
Contrari
false (Directly opposite in truth value; a false statement does not match the facts, while a factual one does.)
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fictional (Describes things that are invented or imaginary, the opposite of being based on real-world facts.)
Temi
communication
|science
|media
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definizione
Based on real things that happened or are true, not made up or guessed.
Based on, concerned with, or containing real facts, rather than guesses, opinions, or invented material.
C1
2
Schema d'uso:
be factual about [something]
Please keep your comments factual during the meeting and avoid personal attacks.
Kérjük, a megbeszélésen hozzászólásaiban szorítkozzon a tényekre, és kerülje a személyeskedést.
The report was clear and factual, without any political spin.
A jelentés világos és tárgyilagos volt, mindenféle politikai elfogultság nélkül.
Her email was short and factual, giving only dates, times, and names.
Good news writing should be factual rather than sensational.
He tried to remain factual when describing the argument, even though he was upset.
Esempi per chi studia
The police asked her to give a factual report of the event.
A rendőrök arra kérték, hogy tárgyilagos beszámolót adjon az eseményről.
Try to be factual and do not add your opinion.
Próbálj tárgyilagos lenni, és ne tedd hozzá a véleményedet.
His speech was very factual and calm.
The teacher wants a factual summary of the article.
In a factual text, the writer does not show feelings.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use "factual" when they only mean "serious" or "formal" (e.g., *"His style is very factual"* when they mean *"formal"* or *"academic"*). "Factual" specifically means that the content sticks to facts and avoids opinion or emotion.
Significato
objective; dealing only with facts
Collocazioni
factual report
|factual tone
|keep it factual
|strictly factual
|dry and factual
|factual style
Sinonimi
objective (Stresses not being influenced by personal feelings; "factual" focuses more on sticking to facts in what you say or write.)
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matter-of-fact (Often describes a plain, sometimes slightly cold style; "factual" is more neutral and emphasizes content over style.)
Contrari
subjective (Means influenced by personal feelings or opinions, the opposite of a factual, fact-only approach.)
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emotional (Emphasizes feelings and drama rather than calm, fact-based description, which is what "factual" suggests.)
Temi
communication
|media
|business
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definizione
Giving only facts and not showing personal feelings or opinion.
Presenting or dealing only with facts, without adding personal opinions, feelings, or emotional language.
Grammatica
Forma base
factual
IPA
GB/fˈækt͡ʃuəl/
US/fˈækt͡ʃuəl/
Sillabe e accento
fac - tu - al (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (fac)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: factual
Famiglia di parole
Core family
fact
noun A2
factually
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
nonfactual
adjective
Advanced or less common
factuality
noun
counterfactual
adjective
Espressioni
factual accuracy
1/fˈækt͡ʃuəl ˈækjɚəsi/
fixed phrase
correctness of stated facts
How correct the facts in a text, report, or statement are.
Esempi
- The editor is responsible for checking the factual accuracy of the article.
- Several reviewers questioned the book’s factual accuracy.
- Factual accuracy is very important in scientific writing.
factual basis
1/fˈækt͡ʃuəl bˈeɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
facts that support a claim
Real facts that support an idea, claim, or decision.
Esempi
- His accusation has no factual basis at all.
- Before we act, we need a factual basis for changing the policy.
- The lawyer argued that the rumor lacked any factual basis.
factual error
1/fˈækt͡ʃuəl ˈɛɹɚ/
fixed phrase
mistake about a real-world fact
A mistake where something said or written is not true about the real world.
Esempi
- The textbook contained a serious factual error about climate change.
- We corrected several factual errors in the first draft of the report.
- Calling Paris the capital of Italy is a clear factual error.
factual information
1/fˈækt͡ʃuəl ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
information that is based on facts
Information that is true and based on real facts, not on opinion or imagination.
Esempi
- The website provides factual information about different diseases.
- Please include only factual information in your presentation, not rumors.
- Teachers must give students correct, factual information about history.
factual record
1/fˈækt͡ʃuəl ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase
written account of what happened
A written or official list or report that shows what really happened.
Esempi
- The court keeps a factual record of the trial.
- We need to create a factual record of the events before people forget details.
- The report serves as a factual record of the company’s decisions.
purely factual
1/pjˈʊɹli fˈækt͡ʃuəl/
fixed phrase
containing only facts, no opinions
Giving only facts, with no personal comments or feelings.
Esempi
- Her description of the accident was purely factual.
- The guide is purely factual and does not give travel tips or opinions.
- Try to keep your report purely factual and neutral.
strictly factual
1/stɹˈɪktli fˈækt͡ʃuəl/
fixed phrase
limited only to facts, very strictly
Very much limited to facts only, with no extra comment or story.
Esempi
- The memo should be strictly factual and not include suggestions.
- In court, witnesses are expected to be strictly factual.
- The documentary takes a strictly factual approach to the subject.