plural of factory ship

(nautical) a vessel, usually part of a fleet, which processes catches of fish or whales while at sea

(simile, informal) riotously colorful

untrue; relating to lies, rumour, propaganda or fake news

(philosophy) In the philosophy of Quentin Meillassoux, the principle that things could be other than they are — we can imagine reality as being fundamentally different even if we never know such a reality — part of a critique of correlationism.

plural of facthood

The quality of being factual; factuality.

(politics) A distinguishing trait that helps a party or faction win popular approval, other than their general policies.

factic; factual

(chiefly Britain) Alternative spelling of tumor necrosis factor