verity

• Ein Substantiv, das eine grundlegende Wahrheit, einen Grundsatz oder eine Tatsache bezeichnet, die als allgemein gültig oder unvergänglich angesehen wird.

A noun referring to a fundamental truth, principle, or fact that is considered to be universally valid or enduring.

1. Conformity to realityC1formal

   The quality of being true, accurate, or in accordance with fact or reality.

   Wahrheit

   • The verity of his statement was confirmed by the evidence.
   • Philosophers have long debated the nature of verity.
   • She questioned the verity of the historical account.

   Synonymeaccuracyactualitycorrectnessfactualityrealitytruthtruthfulnessveracity

   Antonymefabricationfalsehoodfalsityfictionuntruth

2. Enduring truthC2formal

   A fundamental, timeless, or universal truth, especially of a moral, ethical, or aesthetic nature.

   Beständige Wahrheit

   • The ancient text explores the verities of justice and mercy.
   • Art often seeks to express a deeper verity about the human condition.
   • He dedicated his life to the pursuit of spiritual verities.

   Synonymeaxiommaximpreceptprincipletenettruth

   Antonymefalsehoodfalsitylieuntruth