nonfactual

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈfæktʃuəl/

KK: /nɑnˈfæktʃuəl/

adjective

Definition

Not based on facts; something that is false or made up.

Example

The story was nonfactual and should not be taken seriously.

Conversation

Did you hear that story about the lost treasure?

Yeah, but most of it sounds a bit nonfactual to me.

I agree, it seems like they just made it up for attention.

Exactly! I prefer stories that are based on real events.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

false

fictional

untrue

Antonyms

true

factual

real

Root Explanation

Nonfactual → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "factual" (from Latin "factus", meaning made or done, and "facere", meaning to make or do). The word "nonfactual" means not made or done based on facts, indicating something that is not based on reality or truth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'factual' relating to what is 'made' or 'done' based on facts. This helps you remember that 'nonfactual' refers to something that is not based on real facts.

Visually Confused Words

unfactual