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factual

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fac⋅tu⋅al

  [fak-choo-uhl]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
2. based on or restricted to facts: a factual report.
Origin:
1825–35; fact + -ual, after effectual or actual

Related forms:
fac⋅tu⋅al⋅ly, adverb
fac⋅tu⋅al⋅i⋅ty, fac⋅tu⋅al⋅ness, noun
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fac·tu·al   (fāk'chōō-əl)   
adj.  

  1. Of the nature of fact; real.

  2. Of or containing facts.

fac'tu·al'i·ty (-āl'ĭ-tē) n., fac'tu·al·ly adv., fac'tu·al·ness n.
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Main Entry: fac·tu·al
Pronunciation: 'fak-ch&-w&l
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to facts <factual issues>
2 : restricted to or based on fact —fac·tu·al·i·ty /"fak-ch&-'wa-l&-tE/ noun —fac·tu·al·ly adverb —fac·tu·al·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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