noun
verity
VEH-rih-tee
Verity (noun) means a fundamental or lasting truth. Example: “The novel explores the eternal verities of love and loss.”
noun
1
A fundamental or lasting truth.
"The novel explores the eternal verities of love and loss."
How to use verity
Learner’s notes
When to use it
Formal or literary — you'll see it more in essays and fiction than everyday speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- verities
Etymology
From Old French verite, from Latin veritas ("truth").
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Rhymes for verity
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What does “verity” mean?
The word “verity” means a fundamental or lasting truth.
How do you pronounce “verity”?
“Verity” is pronounced VEH-rih-tee (/ˈvɛɹɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “verity” in a sentence?
Here is “verity” used in a sentence: “The novel explores the eternal verities of love and loss.”
What part of speech is “verity”?
“Verity” is a noun.
Where does the word “verity” come from?
The word “verity” comes from Latin. From Old French verite, from Latin veritas ("truth").
