testimony — a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtestɪˌmoʊni/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy's testimony helped solve the murder case because he remembered the killer's face.
- Her messy room is testimony to how busy she's been with exams.
- The defendant's testimony contradicted the evidence presented by the prosecution.
testimony
NOUN[/ˈtestɪˌmoʊni/]
a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law
A witness gives testimony in court, speaking about what they saw.
"A testimony carries the ceremony of truth — one witness, one oath, one undeniable proof."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'testimonium,' derived from 'testis' meaning 'witness' (originally referring to a third party or 'standing by' as a witness). The suffix '-mony' comes from Latin '-monium,' a noun-forming suffix.
Breakdown
testis (witness) + -monium (state of being/result) = testimonium → testimony
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy's testimony helped solve the murder case because he remembered the killer's face.”
“Her messy room is testimony to how busy she's been with exams.”
“The defendant's testimony contradicted the evidence presented by the prosecution.”
“My cat's testimony about who ate the tuna would be very biased.”
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