Factae Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/ˈfækˈteɪ/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A platitudinous or trite remark or statement, often used to express a superficial understanding or agreement.

Examples

• The manager made a factae about the new policy to placate the employees.
• The politician repeated a factae about the economy to avoid controversy.

Synonyms

• Cliché
• Platitude

Antonyms

• Insight
• Originality

Etymology

The word “Factae” has its origins in Latin, where it was used to describe a trivial or commonplace remark.

Usage Notes

Factae is often used to convey a sense of superficiality or lack of depth in a statement or remark.

Cultural References

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

There’s no sense in saying that, you’re just repeating a factae.

Collocations

• Make a factae about
• Repeat a factae

Frequency of Use

While factae is not a commonly used word, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in written communication.

Common Misspellings

• Facetae
• Faktae