veracity
/vəˈɹæ.sə.ti/
UK: /vəˈɹæ.sɪ.ti/
VƏɹÆ · sə · ti (3 syllables)
English
Noun Top 44,755
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Definition
The quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.
Etymology
From Middle French véracité, from Old French veracitie, from Medieval Latin vērācitās (“truthfulness”), from Latin vērāx (“truthful, speaking truth”), from vērus (“true, real”). See very.
Example Sentences
- "Of course if you don't accept Conway's story, it means that you doubt either his veracity or his sanity—one may as well be frank."
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