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factoid vs info

info vs factoid

factoid and info both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
factoid Yes No No No
info Yes No No No
As nouns, info is a hypernym of factoid; that is, info is a word with a broader meaning than factoid:
  • factoid: something resembling a fact; unverified (often invented) information that is given credibility because it appeared in print
  • info: a message received and understood
Other hypernyms of factoid include information.
factoid (noun) info (noun)
a brief (usually one sentence and usually trivial) news item a message received and understood
something resembling a fact; unverified (often invented) information that is given credibility because it appeared in print
Difference between factoid and info

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