factual
Based on reality
Factual means based on or concerned with facts rather than interpretation or opinion: a factual account of the events, factual errors in the report.
Something factual is verifiable and accurate.
The word often contrasts with fictional, speculative, or emotional: Let's stick to the factual details.
Free from error
- preciseExactly correct, no error
- exactPerfectly correct, no deviation
- accurateConforming to fact
- rightMorally proper or entitled
reliable · trustworthy · valid · definitive · authoritative · rigorous · meticulous · careful
Supported by verified data
- data-drivenInformed by collected information
- scientificOf or using research methods
- empiricalBased on observation, not theory
- observationalBased on direct perception
experimental · measurable · quantifiable · testable · verifiable · reproducible · peer-reviewed · methodical
Preserved in official records
- substantiatedConfirmed with evidence
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- provenEstablished as fact
- establishedFormally set up
corroborated · authenticated · validated · certified · attested · recorded · evidenced · demonstrated
Showing no preference
- neutralNot favoring any side
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
- detachedApart or uninvolved
impersonal · nonpartisan · balanced · fair · even-handed · unprejudiced · unemotional · dry
Impossible to contest
- irrefutableImpossible to disprove
- incontrovertibleImpossible to deny
- unquestionableCannot be challenged
- conclusiveEnding all debate
undeniable · certain · definite · absolute · incontestable · unarguable · airtight · watertight
correct
Free from error
right · reliable · trustworthy · valid · definitive · authoritative · rigorous · meticulous · careful · scrupulous
evidence-based
Supported by verified data
- data-drivenInformed by collected information
- scientificOf or using research methods
- empiricalBased on observation, not theory
observational · experimental · measurable · quantifiable · testable · verifiable · reproducible · peer-reviewed · methodical · systematic
documented
Preserved in official records
- substantiatedConfirmed with evidence
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- provenEstablished as fact
established · corroborated · authenticated · validated · certified · attested · recorded · evidenced · demonstrated · supported
impartial
Showing no preference
- neutralNot favoring any side
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
detached · impersonal · nonpartisan · balanced · fair · even-handed · unprejudiced · unemotional · dry · clinical
indisputable
Impossible to contest
- irrefutableImpossible to disprove
- incontrovertibleImpossible to deny
- unquestionableCannot be challenged
conclusive · undeniable · certain · definite · absolute · incontestable · unarguable · airtight · watertight · bulletproof
- accuracyaccurate, precise, exact, correct, right
- questionsquestion, inquiry, questions, query, interrogatives
- Informativeeducational, helpful, useful, detailed, clear
- truthtruth, true, veracity, truthfulness, verity
- validityvalid, invalid, true, false, correct
- knowledge traitsaccuracy, depth, breadth, clarity, expertise
factualfalse
Not matching reality
incorrect · untrue · erroneous · wrong · inaccurate
factualfictional
Not real, invented
fictitious · imaginary · invented · made-up · imagined
factualspeculative
Based on conjecture
conjectural · theoretical · hypothetical · unverified · unsubstantiated
- factual errorIncorrect assertion of fact
- factual accuracyTruthfulness of claims
- factual basisSupporting truth for assertions
- factual knowledgeTrue, verified information
factually, factuality, nonfactual, factualness, counterfactual, post-factual