Word of the Day 4.28.09

veracity

ve·rac·i·ty (v-rs-t)

n. pl. ve·rac·i·ties

1. Adherence to the truth; truthfulness. See Synonyms at truth.

2. Conformity to fact or truth; accuracy or precision: a report of doubtful veracity.

3. Something that is true.

[Medieval Latin vrcits, from Latin vrx, vrc-, true; see veracious.]

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Noun

1.

veracity – unwillingness to tell lies

truthfulness – the quality of being truthful

mendacity – the tendency to be untruthful

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

veracity

noun 1. accuracy, truth, credibility, precision, exactitude

noun 2. truthfulness, integrity, honesty, candour, frankness, probity, rectitude, trustworthiness, uprightness

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