veracity
veracity
Pronunciation
veracity (American English): /vəˈɹæsɪti/
Here's a breakdown of the sounds by syllable:
ve /və/:
/v/: voiced bilabial fricative (similar to the "v" in "vine")
/ə/: schwa (a central vowel sound)
ra /ɹæs/:
/ɹ/: alveolar approximant (similar to the "r" in "run")
/æ/: open front unrounded vowel (like the "a" in "cat")
ci /sɪ/:
/s/: voiceless alveolar fricative (like the "s" in "sip")
/ɪ/: near-close near-front unrounded vowel (like the "i" in "in")
ty /ti/:
/t/: voiceless alveolar plosive (like the "t" in "top")
/i/: close front unrounded vowel (like the "ee" in "see")
Word Form Variations
For "veracity," the word form variations are fairly simple:
Singular: veracity (This is the standard form used for the quality of truthfulness.)
Plural: veracities (This is the plural form, but it's rarely used. In most contexts, you'd simply refer to multiple instances of truthfulness without needing a specific plural form.)
There are no other common derivations or conjugations for "veracity" itself. However, there are related words that express similar concepts:
Adjective: veracious (meaning truthful)
Adverb: veraciously (meaning in a truthful manner)
Less common synonym (noun): veraciousness (meaning the quality of being truthful)
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun:
Definition:
Truthfulness; the quality of being honest and accurate.
Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy of information or statements.
Synonyms: truthfulness, honesty, accuracy, credibility, integrity
Antonyms: mendacity, falsehood, deceptiveness, dishonesty, inaccuracy
Adjective (not commonly used)
Definition: Truthful; expressing or based on truth.
Synonyms: veracious (more common), truthful, honest, accurate
Antonyms: mendacious, false, deceptive, dishonest, inaccurate
Adverb (not commonly used)
Definition: In a truthful manner; accurately.
Synonyms: veraciously (more common), truthfully, honestly, accurately
Antonyms: mendaciously, falsely, deceptively, dishonestly, inaccurately
Examples of Use
1. Book:
"The historian struggled to determine the veracity of the conflicting accounts of the battle." (Robert Graves, I, Claudius)
2. Newspaper:
"The journalist's reputation for veracity was called into question after several fact-checking errors came to light." (The New York Times)
3. Online Publication:
"Social media algorithms can often make it difficult to discern the veracity of online information." (Wired)
4. Entertainment Medium (Movie):
Dialogue: "Look, I understand you have doubts about my story, but I assure you, my veracity is beyond reproach." (Captain America: The Winter Soldier)
5. Entertainment Medium (Video Game):
Quest Text: "The fate of the kingdom rests on your ability to uncover the truth. Investigate the rumours and determine the veracity of the prophecy." (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
6. General Public Discourse:
"In today's political climate, it's essential to be critical of information you encounter and evaluate the veracity of claims before sharing them." (Social media post)
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
10 Famous Quotes Using the term Veracity
Unfortunately, there aren't many famous quotes that directly use the word "veracity." The concept is often expressed with synonyms or through descriptive phrases. Here are ten quotes that capture the essence of truthfulness and accuracy, themes closely related to veracity:
"Truth never triumphs – it merely survives." (Adlai E. Stevenson)
"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." (Gloria Steinem)
"Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd." (Voltaire)
"A single lie can shatter a trust that took years to build." (Maria Robinson)
"Facts are stubborn things; but what can you do with facts but to try and get around them?" (Mark Twain)
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." (Voltaire)
"There is no such thing as a little lie." (Kellyanne Conway) (This quote ironically highlights the importance of truthfulness)
"Be truthful even when it's hard." (Katherine Paterson)
"Honesty is the best policy." (Benjamin Franklin)
"The truth will come out eventually." (Proverb)
Etymology
The word "veracity" is like a family tree with Latin roots. Here's the breakdown in simple terms:
Great-great-grandparent: The Latin word "verus" means "true" or "real."
Great-grandparent: Another Latin word, "verax," means "truthful" and is like the first direct ancestor of "veracity."
Parent: In Medieval Latin, they created the word "veracitas" which means "truthfulness." This is the immediate parent of "veracity."
"Veracity" itself: The English word "veracity" showed up sometime in the early 1600s. It might have come directly from the Latin "veracitas," or it could have been borrowed from the French word "véracité," which has the same meaning.
So, "veracity" carries on the family tradition of meaning "truthfulness" all the way back to the Latin word for "true."
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Veracity
"Veracity" itself isn't very common in everyday phrases or idioms. However, there are several related expressions that capture similar ideas:
To question the veracity of something: This means to doubt the truthfulness or accuracy of information or a statement.
A man/woman of veracity: This is a formal way of describing someone who is known for being honest and truthful.
To speak with veracity: This means to speak in a truthful and accurate manner.
Beyond reproach: This idiom describes something that is completely honest and cannot be criticised. (This can be used in place of "veracity" to emphasise the lack of doubt about truthfulness.)
Ring true: This idiom means that something seems genuine and believable.
While not directly using "veracity," these phrases all convey the importance of truthfulness and accuracy.
Posts Related to Veracity
Source Information
Definition of veracity from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
