noun
veracity
vuh-RA-sih-tee
Veracity (noun) means the quality of being truthful or accurate. Example: “The journalist double-checked every fact to protect the veracity of her report.”
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The quality of being truthful or accurate.
"The journalist double-checked every fact to protect the veracity of her report."
"Lawyers questioned the veracity of the witness's statement."
How to use veracity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow truthful or accurate something is — often used for statements, reports, or claims.
Common pairings
question the veracity of
veracity of a claim
doubt the veracity
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Etymology
From Latin verax, "truthful," ultimately from verus, "true."
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What does “veracity” mean?
The word “veracity” means the quality of being truthful or accurate. In plain terms, how truthful or accurate something is — often used for statements, reports, or claims.
How do you pronounce “veracity”?
“Veracity” is pronounced vuh-RA-sih-tee (/vəˈɹæ.sə.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “veracity” in a sentence?
Here is “veracity” used in a sentence: “The journalist double-checked every fact to protect the veracity of her report.”
What is another word for “veracity”?
Words with a similar meaning to “veracity” include veraciousness, veridicality, for more, candor, frankness and honesty.
What is the opposite of “veracity”?
The opposite of “veracity” — its antonyms — are cunning, dishonesty, falseness, mendacity and travesty.
What part of speech is “veracity”?
“Veracity” is a noun.
Where does the word “veracity” come from?
The word “veracity” comes from Latin. From Latin verax, "truthful," ultimately from verus, "true.".
