veracity
Veracity (noun) means the quality of being truthful or accurate. Example: “The journalist double-checked every fact to protect the veracity of her report.”
How to use veracity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow truthful or accurate something is — often used for statements, reports, or claims.
Word forms
veracities plural
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The journalist double-checked every fact to protect the _____ of her report.
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.".