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veracityconformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness

Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈræsəti/

Korean meaning: 사실과의 일치; 정확성과 진실성

Korean pronunciation: 버**래**서티

Example Sentences

  • The detective questioned the veracity of the suspect's alibi when he claimed he was at three different places simultaneously.
  • Journalists must always verify the veracity of their sources before publishing.
  • The veracity of her excuse about being late due to alien abduction was highly questionable.

veracity

NOUN

//vəˈræsəti//

conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness

veracity concept
💡 Concept

A journalist confirms the veracity of her sources through careful fact-checking

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veracity rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Her tenacity and capacity reveal veracity!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/vəˈræsəti/
🇬🇧 UK/vəˈræsəti/

🌳Etymology

Rootver
Suffix--acity

Origin

From Latin 'verax' meaning 'truthful' or 'true,' derived from 'verus' meaning 'true.' The suffix '-ity' converts the adjective into a noun denoting the quality or state of being truthful.

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🎵Rhyme

capacityaudacitytenacity
capacity
audacity
tenacity

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The detective questioned the veracity of the suspect's alibi when he claimed he was at three different places simultaneously.

Journalists must always verify the veracity of their sources before publishing.

😄 Fun example

The veracity of her excuse about being late due to alien abduction was highly questionable.

Historical documents must be examined for their veracity before being used as evidence.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

truthfulnessaccuracyhonestyauthenticityreliability

Antonyms

falsehooddeceptiondishonesty

Related

verifyveritableverityverification