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.
How to use it
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Choose “Veracity” when the meaning fits your context: Conformity to facts; accuracy; the quality of being truthful — particularly as a consistent characteristic rather than an occasional accident.
Synonyms
truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, reliability
Antonyms
dishonesty, deception, inaccuracy
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Questions about this word
What does "Veracity" mean?
Veracity is noun meaning: Truthfulness; the quality of being accurate and honest.. Conformity to facts; accuracy; the quality of being truthful — particularly as a consistent characteristic rather than an occasional accident.
Where does the word "Veracity" come from?
Latin 'veracitas' — from 'verax' (truthful), from 'verus' (true). The same root as 'verify,' 'verdict,' 'very' (originally meaning 'truly'), and 'verisimilitude.'