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factoid Definition

fac·toid (fakto̵id′)

noun

a single fact or statistic variously regarded as being trivial, useless, unsubstantiated, etc.

Etymology: fact + -oid

factoid Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • interesting: Anyway, that reminds me of an interesting factoid.
  • little: That little factoid should move the media up our agenda.
  • pointless: Want a pointless pub factoid to spit out to friends while drinking in here?
  • fascinating: And there are some fascinating factoids to be had.
  • various: He provides various factoids as the movie progresses but there are quite a few quiet spots where he has nothing much to say.
  • few: A few little factoids pop up during Bernie's performance, which isn't particularly strong but clearly he enjoys playing it.

Modifies a noun

  • entity: In reality, factoid entities have more than a single attribute.
  • assertion: A factoid assertion is not one that claims to represent a " fact " about the individual.

Noun used with modifier

  • conspiracy: A key purpose of the site is to debunk the conspiracy theories and conspiracy factoids that have dominated public perceptions of the assassination.