Veracity
noun /vəˈræsɪti/ — Truthfulness; the quality of being accurate and honest.
Definition
Conformity to facts; accuracy; the quality of being truthful — particularly as a consistent characteristic rather than an occasional accident.
Beyond the definition
Veracity is truth with a record. It is what is established over time through consistent accuracy. A person of veracity is not just telling the truth now — they have been telling it reliably, and can be trusted to continue.
Origin & history
Latin 'veracitas' — from 'verax' (truthful), from 'verus' (true). The same root as 'verify,' 'verdict,' 'very' (originally meaning 'truly'), and 'verisimilitude.'
Example sentences
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Her veracity was the reason her testimony mattered — no one doubted her accuracy.
He questioned the veracity of the report — the numbers didn't survive scrutiny.
Veracity is the virtue that makes everything else a person says worth listening to.
Synonyms
truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, reliability
Antonyms
dishonesty, deception, inaccuracy
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Methodical pursuit of truth
An adult works at a large table, arranging interlocking wooden pieces into a clear, ordered, and structured assembly.
The meticulous, step-by-step nature of the work represents the consistent commitment to truth. By organizing the pieces methodically, the person ensures that the final structure conforms strictly to logic, reflecting a consistent, honest dedication to accuracy in their investigation.
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