noun
verity
VAIR-uh-tee/ˈverəti/
Truth, or something accepted as true.
Two objects plus two more illustrate a simple mathematical verity.
Etymology
The pieces express the quality of being true. A verity is that abstract idea made particular: a principle, fact, or belief accepted as true.
More examples
- The investigation tests the verity of his account.
- She questions the supposed verities she learned as a child.
- Their friendship reflects the simple verity that trust takes time.
Forms
verity · verities