Veracity

Pronunciation: /vəˈræsəti/

Definitions of veracity

noun the quality of being truthful or honest

Example Sentences

A1 I trust the veracity of my friend's words.

A2 The veracity of the news report was questioned by many.

B1 The veracity of the witness's testimony was called into doubt during the trial.

B2 The veracity of the scientific study was confirmed by multiple independent researchers.

C1 The veracity of historical documents is often debated among scholars.

C2 Journalists are expected to uphold the highest standards of veracity in their reporting.

Examples of veracity in a Sentence

formal The veracity of the scientific data presented in the research paper is unquestionable.

informal I'm not sure about the veracity of that rumor going around.

slang Can you believe the veracity of that story? It's wild!

figurative His smile had a veracity to it that made everyone trust him instantly.

Grammatical Forms of veracity

• plural: veracities
• comparative: more veracious
• superlative: most veracious
• present tense: verifies
• future tense: will verify
• perfect tense: has verified
• continuous tense: is verifying
• singular: veracity
• positive degree: veracious
• infinitive: to verify
• gerund: verifying
• participle: verified

Origin and Evolution of veracity

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'veracity' originated from the Latin word 'veracitas', which is derived from the Latin word 'verax' meaning truthful or honest.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'veracity' has retained its original meaning of truthfulness and honesty. It is commonly used in contexts that require accuracy and reliability in information or statements.