Word: factoid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fac
toid
Definition: An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.
Morphemes:
Affix: fact
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: factum
Language: la
Decoded: factum
Meaning: a deed, act, exploit; in Medieval Latin also state, condition, circumstance
Affix: -oid
Language: en
Meaning: similar, but not the same
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής