factoid

Meanings

• noun

  A small, interesting piece of information.

  - "The name of the new baby is a factoid."
  - "What is the capital city of France? That's a factoid."

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Synonyms

factlet , misconception

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with factoid
moody , puddy , study

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. factoidal (English) : Relating to or being a factoid.
   

2. factotum (English) : A person who can perform a variety of tasks.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of factoid that leads to same result
factoid , factoids

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the late 19th century, coined by Walter L. Williams in his book 'The New English Dictionary' as a blend of fact and tidbit.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The smallest factoid ever recorded was the weight of a single grain of pollen.

2. The first factoid was recorded in the 16th century when Johannes Kepler discovered that the planets move in elliptical orbits.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Trivia: A collection of factoids, often used for entertainment or as a source of knowledge.

2. Anecdote: A short, interesting story, often containing a factoid.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, factoids are often used to add interesting details or trivia to a story. In art, factoids can be used as a source of inspiration for creating intricate and detailed works. In music, factoids can be used as lyrics in songs to convey interesting or obscure information.

How to Memorize "factoid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, bite-sized piece of information.
   - Visualize a factoid as a tiny fact or detail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate factoids with interesting or memorable details.
   - Connect factoids to specific people, places, or events.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym FACTS to remember the definition: F - Fact, A - Active, C - Compelling, T - Tiny, S - Surprising.

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