Definition Synonyms
Definition of verity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
beliefDated true statement or established doctrineDated
- The verity of the doctrine was unquestioned by the followers.
2.
truth qualityDated quality of being true or realDated
- The verity of his statement was questioned.
3.
enduring truthDated enduring ethical or religious truthDated
- The verity of the moral teachings has lasted centuries.
Origin of verity
Latin, veritas (truth)
Examples of verity in a sentence
The lecture challenged several accepted verities. Researchers debated the verity of the ancient inscription. She doubted the verity of the witness's memory. The verity of his words resonated with everyone. She questioned the verity of the ancient texts.
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- French:vérité, véracité, ...
- German:Wahrheit, Wahrhaftigkeit, ...
- Italian:verità, fatto reale, ...
- Spanish:verdad, ...
- Portuguese:verdade, veracidade, ...
- Chinese:真理, 真实性, ...
- Japanese:真理, ...
- Arabic:حَقِيقَة, صِدق, ...
- Hebrew:אֱמֶת, אֱמֶתִּיּוּת, ...
- Russian:истина, истинность, ...
- Ukrainian:істина, правда, ...
- Hindi:सत्य, सत्यता, ...
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