Fact: meaning, definitions and examples

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fact

 

[ fækt ]

Context #1 | Noun

general

Something that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved.

Synonyms

certainty, reality, truth

Examples of usage

  • The fact that the Earth orbits the Sun is well-established.
  • She presented the facts to support her argument.
Context #2 | Noun

statistics

A piece of information that can be proven to be true or false.

Synonyms

data, detail, information

Examples of usage

  • The survey revealed interesting facts about consumer preferences.
  • These are the key facts you need to consider before making a decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "fact" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fato

🇮🇳 तथ्य (tathy)

🇩🇪 Fakt

🇮🇩 fakta

🇺🇦 факт

🇵🇱 fakt

🇯🇵 事実 (jijitsu)

🇫🇷 fait

🇪🇸 hecho

🇹🇷 gerçek

🇰🇷 사실 (sasil)

🇸🇦 حقيقة (haqiqa)

🇨🇿 fakt

🇸🇰 fakt

🇨🇳 事实 (shìshí)

🇸🇮 dejstvo

🇮🇸 staðreynd

🇰🇿 факт

🇬🇪 ფაქტი (phakti)

🇦🇿 fakt

🇲🇽 hecho

Etymology

The word 'fact' originated from the Latin word 'factum', which means 'something done'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent something that is known to be true or can be proven. The use of 'fact' in its current sense became popular in the 16th century, as people sought to differentiate between truth and opinion.

See also: faction, factor, facts, factual, factuality, factually.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #142, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.