Synonyms for factoid
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.
Forms
- Plural
- factoids → misconceptions, factlets…
Example sentences
- misconception I can see how you might have that misconception.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| factoid | steady | |
| misconception | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- factlet
- 13 letters
- misconception4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (misconception4 = 4 syllables).