factuality

factuality — noun

1. how true something is, based on real facts and evidence

1.名詞C1
釋義

how true something is, based on real facts and evidence

例句

Saira checked the factuality of the online article before sharing it with her team.

factuality + of [information source]

The factuality of the report was questioned by Layla's research team.

passive: be questioned for factuality

同義詞
  • veracity

    more often refers to the truthfulness of a person's character or testimony, carries moral weight

  • accuracy

    focuses on precision and freedom from errors, not necessarily about truth versus falsehood

  • authenticity

    about whether something is genuine rather than fake or copied

反義詞
  • fictionality

    the quality of being invented or imagined rather than real

  • falsity

    the quality of being untrue or deliberately misleading

用法筆記

Typically found in formal writing about journalism, academic research, or legal evidence. Often used with 'of': 'the factuality of a report, claim, or statement'.

常見錯誤

❌The factuality is that he was late.
✅The fact is that he was late.
💡'factuality' is an abstract quality noun; use 'fact' for a specific piece of information.
❌We questioned the factuality of his feelings.
✅We questioned the sincerity of his feelings.
💡'factuality' applies to claims that can be checked against evidence, not to emotions.