facticity

noun

fak-ˈti-sə-tē How to pronounce facticity (audio)
Definition of facticitynext
as in truth
agreement with fact or reality the facticity of the information is not at issue; it's whether something so private should ever be made public

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Recent Examples of facticity An effective story must have the unity and lyricism of a poem while giving the comforting facticity of a novel. — Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2020 Molina seems to be trying to prove a point here, something about what can be lost by emphasizing the facticity and evidentiary value of archival research. — Jacob Silverman, New Republic, 16 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facticity
  1. truth
  2. accuracy
  3. authenticity
Noun
  • This is not only for the purposes of truth, accountability, justice, and reconciliation.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Johnson is a truth teller and has been a Hall of Fame-caliber player in other schemes.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of truth
Noun
  • Going after both types of systems is essential at a time when the accuracy and destructive power of non-nuclear weapons is on the rise, and when relatively cheap, widely available weapons like drones can wreak havoc and fuel and sustain conflicts.
    — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • These measurements are essential for validating reactor safety models, improving simulation accuracy, and supporting future licensing and commercial deployment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Leaders embracing vulnerability and authenticity will outshine their competition.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Ly emphasized that aspiring creators need to prioritize authenticity, lean into quirks and let the animal set the tone.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of authenticity

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