noun
veritas
VEH-rih-tahs
Veritas (noun) means Truth, especially in a lofty or philosophical sense (from Latin). Example: “The university's motto, "Veritas," is emblazoned on its crest.”
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Truth, especially in a lofty or philosophical sense (from Latin).
"The university's motto, "Veritas," is emblazoned on its crest."
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Word forms
- Plural
- veritates
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Etymology
Directly from Latin veritas, "truth," from verus ("true").
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What does “veritas” mean?
The word “veritas” means truth, especially in a lofty or philosophical sense (from Latin).
How do you pronounce “veritas”?
“Veritas” is pronounced VEH-rih-tahs (/ˈvɛɹɪtɑːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “veritas” in a sentence?
Here is “veritas” used in a sentence: “The university's motto, "Veritas," is emblazoned on its crest.”
What part of speech is “veritas”?
“Veritas” is a noun.
Where does the word “veritas” come from?
The word “veritas” comes from Latin. Directly from Latin veritas, "truth," from verus ("true").
