factish

/ˈfæktɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A piece of information that is not necessarily true or proven, but is presented as fact.

“She questioned the factish claim that the product could cure any disease.”

2. noun

A piece of information that is based on hearsay or rumor, but is presented as fact.

“The gossip was based on a factish rumor that had been circulating for weeks.”

Synonyms

  • rumor
  • unverified

Antonyms

  • fact
  • verified