Nonfactual: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonfactual
[ nɒnˈfæktʃuəl ]
statement validity
Nonfactual refers to something that is not based on or involves actual facts. It can describe opinions, beliefs, or ideas that lack empirical evidence or truthfulness, often seen in discussions where subjective interpretations are prevalent.
Synonyms
false, hypothetical, imaginary, untruthful.
Examples of usage
- The article was filled with nonfactual claims about the event.
- His argument was nonfactual and relied on personal beliefs rather than data.
- The nonfactual nature of the gossip made it unreliable.
- Critics pointed out the nonfactual statements in her presentation.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonfactual" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não factual
🇮🇳 गैर तथ्यात्मक
🇩🇪 nicht faktisch
🇮🇩 tidak faktual
🇺🇦 нефактичний
🇵🇱 niefaktyczny
🇯🇵 非事実的
🇫🇷 non factuel
🇪🇸 no fáctico
🇹🇷 gerçek dışı
🇰🇷 비사실적인
🇸🇦 غير واقعي
🇨🇿 nefaktický
🇸🇰 nefaktický
🇨🇳 非事实的
🇸🇮 nefaktualen
🇮🇸 ófsagnarbundinn
🇰🇿 фактісіз
🇬🇪 არანაკლებ ფაქტობრივი
🇦🇿 faktiki olmayan
🇲🇽 no fáctico
Etymology
The term 'nonfactual' is derived from the prefix 'non-', which means 'not' or 'without', combined with the word 'factual', meaning 'based on or concerned with facts'. The prefix 'non-' has its roots in Latin, where it is used to form negations. 'Factual', on the other hand, comes from the Latin term 'factus', which means 'made' or 'done', and relates to the term 'fact', which refers to a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence. The evolution of 'nonfactual' in the English language highlights the increasing need to distinguish between objective realities and subjective interpretations, especially in fields such as journalism, research, and social commentary. The usage of the word has become more pronounced in discussions regarding misinformation and the reliability of sources, as society becomes more aware of the importance of factual accuracy in communication.