verity

noun
UK: /ˈver.ɪ.ti/
US: /ˈver.ə.ti/

  1. The quality of being true or real.

    1. The verity of his statement is hard to prove in court now.
    2. Despite doubts, the verity of her claims was eventually confirmed by all.

  2. A statement or belief that is known to be true.

    1. It is a verity that the sun rises every morning for us.
    2. Acknowledging universal verities can provide a moral compass for the society.

Synonyms

truth reality fact accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "verity" in English means: The quality of being true or real., A statement or belief that is known to be true..

The phonetic transcription of "verity" is /ˈver.ɪ.ti/ in British English and /ˈver.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "verity": truth, reality, fact, accuracy.

Example usage of "verity": "The verity of his statement is hard to prove in court now.". More examples on the page.