Veridical

Pronunciation: /vəˈrɪdɪkəl/

Definitions of veridical

adjective truthful or corresponding to facts; based on truth or fact

Example Sentences

A1 The veridical nature of the information was confirmed by multiple sources.

A2 She was unsure if the veridical account of the event was accurate or not.

B1 The veridical evidence presented in court convinced the jury of his innocence.

B2 The veridical interpretation of the data supported the researchers' hypothesis.

C1 His veridical testimony was crucial in solving the case.

C2 The veridical nature of the document was unquestionable.

Examples of veridical in a Sentence

formal The veridical nature of the data was confirmed through rigorous testing.

informal I heard a veridical account of what happened at the party last night.

slang I don't believe his story is veridical, it sounds too far-fetched.

figurative Her words had a veridical quality that resonated with the audience.

Grammatical Forms of veridical

• past tense: veridicated
• plural: veridicals
• comparative: more veridical
• superlative: most veridical
• present tense: veridicates
• future tense: will veridicate
• perfect tense: have veridicated
• continuous tense: is veridicating
• singular: veridical
• positive degree: veridical
• infinitive: to veridicate
• gerund: veridicating
• participle: veridicated

Origin and Evolution of veridical

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'veridical' originates from the Latin word 'veridicus', which is derived from 'verus' meaning true and 'dicere' meaning to say.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to describe something that is true or truthful, the meaning of 'veridical' has evolved to also encompass things that are accurate or corresponding to reality.