factual

• Auf Fakten beruhend; sich auf tatsächliche Gegebenheiten beziehend, nicht auf Meinungen oder Theorien.

Based on facts; concerned with what is actually the case rather than with opinions or theories.

1. B2formal

   Relating to or based on facts; real and not imaginary.

   Tatsachenbezogen

   • The report provided factual evidence for the claim.
   • She gave a factual account of the events.
   • We need factual information to make a decision.

   Synonymeaccurateactualauthenticgenuineobjectiverealtruetruthfulverifiable

   Antonymefalsefictionalfictitiousimaginarymythicaluntrue

2. Characterized by factsB2formal

   Containing or consisting of facts; not opinion or fiction.

   faktisch

   • The documentary was entirely factual and well-researched.
   • His statement was factual and supported by data.
   • A factual description of the incident was required.

   Synonymeaccurateactualobjectiverealtruetruthfulverifiable

   Antonymefalsefancifulfictionalfictitiousimaginaryuntrue