credence
[ˈkɹi.ɾəns]
UK: /ˈkɹiː.dəns/
KɹI · ɾəns (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
Etymology
From Middle English credence, from Old French credence, from Medieval Latin crēdentia (“belief, faith”), from Latin crēdēns, present active participle of crēdō (“loan, confide in, trust, believe”). Compare French croyance, French créance, Italian credenza, Portuguese crença, Romanian credință, Spanish creencia. Doublet of credenza.
Example Sentences
- "Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis."
- "He presented us with a letter of credence."
- "My credence in the proposition is around 90%."
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