Credence

Pronunciation: /ˈkridəns/

Definitions of credence

noun the quality of being believed or accepted as true

Example Sentences

A1 I give credence to my friend's advice.

A2 The scientist's theory gained credence among his peers.

B1 The witness's testimony was given credence by the jury.

B2 The historical document lends credence to the theory of ancient civilizations.

C1 The expert's analysis added credence to the company's financial projections.

C2 The renowned author's endorsement gave credence to the new novel.

Examples of credence in a Sentence

formal The scientific community gives credence to the theory of evolution.

informal I don't give much credence to rumors I hear at school.

slang I wouldn't put much credence in what he says, he's always exaggerating.

figurative Her success in the competition lent credence to the idea that hard work pays off.

Grammatical Forms of credence

• past tense: credited
• plural: credences
• comparative: more credence
• superlative: most credence
• present tense: credences
• future tense: will give credence
• perfect tense: have given credence
• continuous tense: is giving credence
• singular: credence
• positive degree: credence
• infinitive: to give credence
• gerund: credencing
• participle: credencing

Origin and Evolution of credence

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'credence' originated from the Latin word 'credentia' meaning belief or trust.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to refer to the acceptance of the truth of a statement or doctrine, the word 'credence' has evolved to also mean belief in or acceptance of something as true or real in a broader sense.