How to Pronounce Veracity
Veracity
və'ræsɪti
Syllables:
ve·rac·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Veracity means the truth or honesty of something.
Examples
- The teacher praised the student for the veracity of his story.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| question the veracity | collocation | quesTION the verAciTY | Many people question the veracity of his statement. |
| verify the veracity | collocation | VERify the verAciTY | We need to verify the veracity of these documents. |
| challenge the veracity | collocation | CHAllenge the verAciTY | She decided to challenge the veracity of the report. |
| establish the veracity | collocation | esTABlish the verAciTY | The detective tried to establish the veracity of the alibi. |
Fun Fact
Veracity comes from the Latin 'verax,' meaning 'truthful,' which is also the root of 'verdict,' linking both words to honesty and truth in speech.
Word Family
noun
veracity
The quality of being true or honest.
"The veracity of his story was confirmed by the witnesses."
adjective
veracious
Truthful; honest or accurate.
"She is known for giving veracious answers during interviews."
adverb
veraciously
In a truthful or honest way.
"He spoke veraciously about his experience."
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