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veracity

nounfeminineformal/vɨ.ɾɐ.si.ˈða.ðɨ/medium

ve·ra·ci·da·de

Definition

Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy.
The veracity of his account was never in doubt.
We must check the veracity of these claims.
Common collocations
verify the veracityquestion the veracityhistorical veracitytruth and veracity

Etymology

Do latim 'veracitas, -atis', de 'verax' (verídico).

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