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factoid

 

[ หˆfรฆktษ”ษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

trivia detail

A factoid is a brief or minor fact, often not true or important, that is presented as if it were significant or genuine. The term often refers to small pieces of information that are widely circulated but may lack accuracy or relevance.

Synonyms

nugget of information, piece of trivia, small fact

Examples of usage

  • Did you know that a factoid claims goldfish only have a three-second memory?
  • The magazine is filled with entertaining factoids about celebrities.
  • She shared a curious factoid about the history of chocolate.
  • Many internet articles are filled with factoids that are misleading.

Translations

Translations of the word "factoid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฅเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fakt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fakta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fakt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบ‹ๅฎŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hecho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gerรงek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู‚ูŠู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fakt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fakt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‹ๅฎž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dejstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fakt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fakt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hecho

Etymology

The term 'factoid' was coined by American writer Norman Mailer in his 1973 book 'Marilyn', where he used it to describe unfounded or trivial pieces of information presented as facts. In Mailer's view, factoids were often used by journalists and authors to fill space and create an illusion of knowledge without substantial backing. The term has since evolved to denote tidbits of information that may be true, partially true, or completely fabricated, yet are often embraced by the public. It reflects how easily misinformation can spread in media and everyday conversations. Over time, factoids have become a staple in pop culture, particularly in trivia games and social media, underscoring our appetite for quick, digestible bits of information.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,379, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.