verity

[ ver-i-tee ]

/ ˈvɛr ɪ ti /

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noun, plural ver·i·ties for 2.

the state or quality of being true; accordance with fact or reality: to question the verity of a statement.

something that is true, as a principle, belief, idea, or statement: the eternal verities.

Origin of verity

1325–75; Middle English <Latin vēritās, equivalent to vēr(us) true + -itās-ity

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH verity

vérité, verity

Words nearby verity

verismo, Veríssimo, veritable, veritas, vérité, verity, verjuice, Verkhne-Udinsk, Verkhoyansk Range, verkrampte, Verlaine

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Example sentences from the Web for verity

Paleoconservative Jesse Helms objected to Verity because the nominee favored increased trade with the Soviet Union.
The Republicans’ Ugly and Shameful Chuck Hagel Filibuster|John Avlon|February 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Now all this is verity, hence we call this the Story of the Grail, and it shall be henceforth known as the Grail.
Studies on the Legend of the Holy Grail|Alfred Nutt
It is, in verity, as if my senseless clay were pelted, as we heard of Evan at his first Lymport boys' school.
Evan Harrington, Complete|George Meredith
Sparkling wine, that looseneth the tongue, and displayeth the verity, hath also the quality of colouring it.
The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, Complete|George Meredith

"Got it out of the history book," said Verity, slightly mollified.
A Popular Schoolgirl|Angela Brazil
"Of a verity it is a cold night, and my coat is none of the thickest," replied Weasel with an increasing shudder.
Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2)|John P. Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for verity

verity

/ (ˈvɛrɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

the quality or state of being true, real, or correct

a true principle, statement, idea, etc; a truth or fact

Word Origin for verity

C14: from Old French vérité, from Latin vēritās, from vērus true

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	verity
释义	verity [ ver-i-tee ] / ˈvɛr ɪ ti / SEE SYNONYMS FOR verity ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural ver·i·ties for 2. the state or quality of being true; accordance with fact or reality: to question the verity of a statement. something that is true, as a principle, belief, idea, or statement: the eternal verities. Origin of verity 1325–75; Middle English <Latin vēritās, equivalent to vēr(us) true + -itās-ity WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH verity vérité, verity Words nearby verity verismo, Veríssimo, veritable, veritas, vérité, verity, verjuice, Verkhne-Udinsk, Verkhoyansk Range, verkrampte, Verlaine Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for verity Paleoconservative Jesse Helms objected to Verity because the nominee favored increased trade with the Soviet Union. The Republicans’ Ugly and Shameful Chuck Hagel Filibuster\|John Avlon\|February 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Now all this is verity, hence we call this the Story of the Grail, and it shall be henceforth known as the Grail. Studies on the Legend of the Holy Grail\|Alfred Nutt It is, in verity, as if my senseless clay were pelted, as we heard of Evan at his first Lymport boys' school. Evan Harrington, Complete\|George Meredith Sparkling wine, that looseneth the tongue, and displayeth the verity, hath also the quality of colouring it. The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, Complete\|George Meredith "Got it out of the history book," said Verity, slightly mollified. A Popular Schoolgirl\|Angela Brazil "Of a verity it is a cold night, and my coat is none of the thickest," replied Weasel with an increasing shudder. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2)\|John P. Kennedy British Dictionary definitions for verity verity / (ˈvɛrɪtɪ) / noun plural -ties the quality or state of being true, real, or correct a true principle, statement, idea, etc; a truth or fact Word Origin for verity C14: from Old French vérité, from Latin vēritās, from vērus true Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to verity verisimilitude, veracity, accuracy
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verity

noun, plural ver·i·ties for 2.

Origin of verity

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH verity

Words nearby verity

Example sentences from the Web for verity

British Dictionary definitions for verity

noun plural -ties

Word Origin for verity

Words related to verity