Meaning
Something true that you can show is real.
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Word origin
From Latin factum, meaning a thing done, from the verb facere, to do or make.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- factum
Grammar
Examples
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 4: fact, town, couple and 7 more words.