ETYM Latin factum, from facere to make or do. Related to Feat, Affair, Benefit, Defect, Fashion, and -fy.
1. A concept whose truth can be proved.
2. A piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred.
3. A statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened.
4. An event known to have happened or something known to have existed.
ETYM Cf. French virtualité.
1. The quality or state of being virtual.
2. Potentiality; efficacy; potential existence.