the fact that

phrase

Used to present an antecedent to a claim.

“The real problem is the fact that the industry mistreats its workers.”

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Meanings

phrase
  1. Used to present an antecedent to a claim.

    The fact that you struggle to do your homework proves that you need to go to tutoring.

  2. Used to refer to a situation under discussion.

    The real problem is the fact that the industry mistreats its workers.

Synonyms & antonyms

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the truth that
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the truth that

Translations

Italian il fatto che, che
  • il fatto cheTranslations
  • cheTranslations
Spanish el hecho de que
  • el hecho de queTranslations

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with the fact that

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Cite this entry
APA

the fact that. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/the%20fact%20that

MLA

“the fact that.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/the%20fact%20that. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “the fact that,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/the%20fact%20that.

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