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factoid
/ ˈfæktɔɪd /
noun
- a piece of unreliable information believed to be true because of the way it is presented or repeated in print
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Other Word Forms
- fac·toidal adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of factoid1
C20 (coined by Norman Mailer ): from fact + -oid
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Example Sentences
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"It's just a weird little factoid about our community," she said.
From BBC
In 1999, he also revived his weekday "Steve Wright in the Afternoon" show, featuring celebrity interviews, show business news and "factoids" trivia.
From BBC
I fall into them all the time when some fascinating factoid or tangent captures my interest.
From Seattle Times
They can shine when you’re searching for an obscure factoid, such as, say, a detail about a European Union policy.
From Seattle Times
Each year’s Academy Award nominations arrive with an array of notable firsts and other cool factoids that speed the hearts of Oscar lovers and movie trivia fans everywhere.
From Los Angeles Times
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