Word meaning
veracity
noun · vuh-RAS-ih-tee
What does veracity mean?
Veracity means conformity to facts; truthfulness.
Veracity in a sentence
“Reporters questioned the veracity of the claim.”
Synonyms for veracity
- truthfulness
- accuracy
- honesty
Where does veracity come from?
From Latin verus, "true."
How to remember veracity
- Say it out loud a few times: vuh-RAS-ih-tee.
- Write one sentence of your own using veracity, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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