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Vocabulary
Factoid
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Does 'factoid' describe something that actually exists, i.e. in the same way as 'fact' does? If so, what is a difference in meaning?
Does 'factoid' describe something that actually exists, i.e. in the same way as 'fact' does? If so, what is a difference in meaning?
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fac·toid [fak-toid] noun 1. an insignificant or trivial fact. 2.
- fac·toid [fak-toid] noun 1.
- an insignificant or trivial fact.
- 2.
- something fictitious or unsubstantiated that is presented as fact, devised especially to gain publicity and accepted because of constant repetition.
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fac·toid [fak-toid]
noun 1. an insignificant or trivial fact.
2. something fictitious or unsubstantiated that is presented as fact, devised especially to gain publicity and accepted because of constant repetition.
noun 1. an insignificant or trivial fact.
2. something fictitious or unsubstantiated that is presented as fact, devised especially to gain publicity and accepted because of constant repetition.
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