Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alternative fact

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.63 in modern English

Syllables: al-ter-na-tive -fact
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something presented as a fact for reasons of political expediency; a fiction, a falsehood, a lie.

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see alternative, fact.

Example Sentences

"They are creating their own facts, but one need not be in Government to create alternative facts."
"According to Donald Trump we live in an era of "fake news" where his "alternative facts" should be swallowed whole, and without scrutiny."
"Prime ministers have not been immune to spreading alternative facts."
"― Secretary: Now, I did not mislead you. That was merely an alternative fact."
"Association of Herpes Viral Infections, Antiherpetic Therapy, and Dementia: Real or Alternative Fact?"
"And when presidential counsellor Kellyanne Conway coined the phrase “alternative facts” a few days after Trump’s inauguration in early 2017, the mendacity of the incoming administration appeared to be all but official."

Etymology

This term gained prominence after it was used by Kellyanne Conway in January 2017 and widely repeated in the US media.

Inflected Forms

alternative facts (plural) alt-fact (alternative)

Phrases

post-truth

Frequently Paired Words

post-truth

Synonyms

counterfact counterknowledge alternative fact anti-fact invention bluff bollocks bullshit canard cap chin clanker

Questions

What does alternative fact mean?: Something presented as a fact for reasons of political expediency; a fiction, a falsehood, a lie.
Where does alternative fact come from?: This term gained prominence after it was used by Kellyanne Conway in January 2017 and widely repeated in the US media.

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