veracity — conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈræsəti/
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
The witness proved the veracity of his story with clear evidence.
Very checks the city facts - veracity means truthful accuracy!
Her tenacity and capacity reveal veracity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
ver- (true, from Latin verus) + -ac- (adjective forming suffix) + -ity (noun forming suffix, denoting quality/state) = veracity
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Historical documents must be examined for their veracity before being used as evidence.”
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