First Known Use: 15th century
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fact
noun \ˈfakt\
: something that truly exists or happens : something that has actual existence
: a true piece of information
Full Definition of FACT
2
archaic : performance, doing
3
: the quality of being actual : actuality <a question of fact hinges on evidence>
4
a : something that has actual existence <space exploration is now a fact> b : an actual occurrence <prove the fact of damage>
5
: a piece of information presented as having objective reality
— in fact
: in truth
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Origin of FACT
Latin factum, from neuter of factus, past participle of facere
Related to FACT
- Synonyms
- actuality, factuality, materiality, reality
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fact
noun \ˈfakt\
Definition of FACT for Kids
1
: something that really exists or has occurred <Space travel is now a fact.>
2
: a true piece of information <“I just know for a fact that she has a huge family to feed!” — Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows>
— in fact
: in truth : actually <She got there early and in fact she was earliest.>
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