Correct vs Factual - What's the difference?
correct | factual | Related terms |
Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
(by extension) To grade (examination papers).
To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
As adjectives the difference between correct and factual
is that correct is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth while factual is of or characterised by or consisting of facts.As a verb correct
is to make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.correct
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Adjective
(en adjective)Synonyms
* (with good manners) well-mannered, well behavedAntonyms
* (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouthDerived terms
* anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrectVerb
(en verb)- He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
- It's rude to correct your parents.