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Definition of verity

verity

/ˈvɛr.ɪ.ti/
ver · i · ty
Adverb:veritably
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Plural:verities
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Adjective:veritable
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• noun

1

A true principle, belief, or statement, especially one of fundamental and enduring importance.

Example

"Literature often explores eternal verities such as love, justice, and mortality."

2

The quality or state of being true, real, or accordant with fact.

Example

"The historians examined the ancient manuscripts to establish the verity of the chronicler's account."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French verite, from Latin veritas ('truth, truthfulness'), derived from verus ('true').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Verity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/verity
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