truth constancy

  • 1Truth — Truth, n.; pl. {Truths}. [OE. treuthe, trouthe, treowpe, AS. tre[ o]w?. See {True}; cf. {Troth}, {Betroth}.] 1. The quality or being true; as: (a) Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been; or shall be. [1913 …

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  • 2truth — [n1] reality, validity accuracy, actuality, authenticity, axiom, case, certainty, correctness, dope*, exactitude, exactness, fact, facts, factualism, factuality, factualness, genuineness, gospel*, gospel truth*, honest truth*, infallibility,… …

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  • 3Truth — For other uses, see Truth (disambiguation). Time Saving Truth from Falsehood and Envy, François Lemoyne, 1737 Truth has a variety of meanings, such as the state of being in accord with fact or reality …

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  • 4truth — truthless, adj. truthlessness, n. /troohth/, n., pl. truths /troohdhz, troohths/. 1. the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth. 2. conformity with fact or reality; verity: the truth of a statement. 3. a verified or… …

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  • 5truth — /truθ / (say troohth) noun 1. that which is true; the true or actual facts of a case: to tell the truth. 2. conformity with fact or reality; verity: the truth of a statement. 3. a verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or the like …

  • 6truth — noun (plural truths tru:δz, tru:θs) the quality or state of being true. ↘(also the truth) that which is true as opposed to false. ↘a fact or belief that is accepted as true. Phrases in truth really; in fact. to tell the truth (or truth to tell or …

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  • 7truth — [[t]truθ[/t]] n. pl. truths (trootz, trooths). 1) the true or actual state of a matter: to tell the truth[/ex] 2) conformity with fact or reality; verity: to check the truth of a statement[/ex] 3) a verified or indisputable fact, proposition,… …

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  • 8truth — noun (plural truths) Etymology: Middle English trewthe, from Old English trēowth fidelity; akin to Old English trēowe faithful more at true Date: before 12th century 1. a. archaic fidelity, constancy b. sincerity in action, character, and… …

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  • 9constancy — n. 1. Stability, immutability, unchangeableness, permanence. 2. Uniformity, regularity. 3. Inflexibility, steadiness, steadfastness, firmness, resolution, determination, decision, tenacity of purpose. 4. Fidelity, faithfulness, loyalty, truth,… …

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  • 10truth — n. 1. Fact, reality, verity. 2. Conformity to fact or reality. 3. Principle, law, canon. 4. Veracity, truthfulness. 5. Honesty, sincerity, integrity, frankness, ingenuousness, candor, probity, fidelity, honor, virtue. 6. Faithfulness, fidelity,… …

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