Word parts fact + -ual Pronunciation (US) IPA (key): /ˈfæk(t)ʃuəl/ or /ˈfæk(t)ʃəl/ (UK) IPA (key): /ˈfak(t)ʃʊəl/ or /ˈfak(t)ʃəl/ (NZ) IPA (key): /ˈfɛk(t)ʃʉɘl/ or /ˈfɛk(t)ʃɘl/ Audio (US)(file) Adjective Positive factual Comparative more factual Superlative most factual If something is factual, it is based on facts or what is actually the truth. The factual accuracy of their findings is disputed.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads