factoid

The word “factoid” has 2 syllables: fac-toid

It's pronounced as /ˈfæktɔɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for factoid?

In the thesaurus, “factoid” has 35 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for factoid along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for factoid

  • delusion
  • distortion
  • error
  • fallacy
  • falsehood
  • falsity
  • fib
  • fiction
  • half-truth
  • hallucination
  • illusion
  • inaccuracy
  • lie
  • misapprehension
  • misbelief
  • miscomprehension
  • misconception
  • misinformation
  • misinterpretation
  • misjudgment
  • misknowledge
  • misperception
  • misreport
  • misrepresentation
  • misstatement
  • misunderstanding
  • myth
  • pretence
  • pretense
  • sophism
  • sophistry
  • story
  • superstition
  • tale
  • untruth

Antonyms for factoid

Meanings of factoid

  • noun
    1. An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.
    2. (originally North America) An interesting item of trivia; a minor fact.

Example Sentences

  • He shared an interesting factoid about the origins of popular idioms.
  • The trivia game included a surprising factoid about the world's smallest mammal.
  • She couldn't resist mentioning a quirky factoid during their conversation.
  • The magazine article offered a fascinating factoid about ancient civilizations.
  • His presentation started with a captivating factoid about technological advancements.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to factoid, such as: delusion, distortion, error, fallacy, falsehood, falsity, fib.

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