Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alternative fact

noun

/ˈɔːltərnətɪv fækt/

Definition

A phrase used to describe a falsehood or misleading statement that is presented as if it were a factual reality.

Examples

During the debate, she presented an alternative fact about the statistics concerning the economy.
The term was widely discussed on social media after being used by a political spokesperson.

Meaning

Alternative facts are often used to defend a position or viewpoint despite evidence to the contrary, suggesting that there are different interpretations of the truth.