Testimony

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/

Definitions of testimony

noun evidence or proof provided by the existence or appearance of something

Example Sentences

A1 I gave my testimony in court.

A2 The witness provided a testimony of what they saw.

B1 Her testimony helped to convict the criminal.

B2 The jury carefully considered all the testimonies before reaching a verdict.

C1 The expert's testimony was crucial in determining the cause of the accident.

C2 The defendant's testimony contradicted the evidence presented in court.

Examples of testimony in a Sentence

formal The witness provided a detailed testimony of the events that took place.

informal She shared her testimony with me about what happened at the party.

slang I heard his testimony and I gotta say, it was lit!

figurative The success of the project was a testimony to their hard work and dedication.

Grammatical Forms of testimony

• past tense: testified
• plural: testimonies
• comparative: more testimony
• superlative: most testimony
• present tense: testifies
• future tense: will testify
• perfect tense: has testified
• continuous tense: is testifying
• singular: testimony
• positive degree: testimony
• infinitive: to testify
• gerund: testifying
• participle: testified

Origin and Evolution of testimony

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'testimony' originated from the Latin word 'testimonium', which is derived from the verb 'testari' meaning 'to bear witness'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'testimony' has retained its original meaning of a formal statement given as evidence in a court of law, but it has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any declaration or affirmation of truth or fact.