Factualness

/ˈfæktʃuəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being factual; the extent to which something is grounded in actual facts rather than opinion or imagination.

Etymology

From factual + -ness (suffix creating abstract nouns from adjectives). A Germanic-influenced formation common in English for deriving nouns from adjectives.

Kelly Says

Factualness is what scientists and historians fight to maintain in their work, even when the facts are disappointing or controversial.

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