noun
truth
TROOTH/truːθ/
Conformity to what is factual.
The balanced scale confirms the truth that the two sets weigh equally.
Etymology
The base meaning “faithful” and the quality-forming suffix connect truth with faithfulness and reliability. The noun's meanings extended from loyalty and veracity to accuracy or conformity with fact.
In context
The truth is slowly clawing its way to the surface and the impending collision between reality and the police report is completely unavoidable.
More examples
- There is some truth in his criticism.
- We check every claim for truth before publishing it.
- Repeating a rumor does not make it the truth.
Forms
truth · truths
true adjective — In agreement with facts or reality.
truthful adjective — Speaking honestly or expressing what is factual.
Similar words
- accuracy
- Emphasizes freedom from errors, especially in details or measurements.
- veracity
- More formal; often concerns the factual reliability of an account.