verity

• Nom désignant une vérité fondamentale, un principe ou un fait considéré comme universellement vrai ou durable.

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.

   Conformité à la réalité

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccuracyactualitycorrectnessfactualityrealitytruthtruthfulnessveracity

   Antonymesfabricationfalsehoodfalsityfictionuntruth

2. Enduring truthC2formal

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

   Vérité fondamentale

   • 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.

   Synonymesaxiommaximpreceptprincipletenettruth

   Antonymesfalsehoodfalsitylieuntruth