adj
Meaning 1
Similar to facts, but not necessarily factual; fact-like.
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factish
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adj
Meaning 2
Focused on fact rather than reason or speculation.
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noun
Meaning 3
A scientific "fact" whose power is believed in, but which is ultimately a construction, just as fetishes are constructions believed to hold spiritual powers.
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Topics: human-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology
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History
Etymology
From fact + -ish.
Blend of fact + fetish, coined by Bruno Latour.