First Known Use: before 12th century
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truth
noun \ˈtrüth\
the truth : the real facts about something : the things that are true
: the quality or state of being true
: a statement or idea that is true or accepted as true
plural truths \ˈtrüthz, ˈtrüths\
Full Definition of TRUTH
2
a (1) : the state of being the case : fact (2) : the body of real things, events, and facts : actuality (3) often capitalized : a transcendent fundamental or spiritual reality b : a judgment, proposition, or idea that is true or accepted as true <truths of thermodynamics> c : the body of true statements and propositions
3
a : the property (as of a statement) of being in accord with fact or reality b chiefly British : true 2 c : fidelity to an original or to a standard
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Origin of TRUTH
Middle English trewthe, from Old English trēowth fidelity; akin to Old English trēowe faithful — more at true
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Truth
biographical name \ˈtrüth\
Definition of TRUTH
Sojourner ca 1797–1883 Am. evangelist & reformer
TRUTH Defined for Kids
truth
noun \ˈtrüth\
plural truths \ˈtrüthz\
Definition of TRUTH for Kids
1
: the body of real events or facts <He'll keep investigating until he finds the truth.>
2
: the quality or state of being true <There is no truth in what she told you.>
3
: a true or accepted statement or idea <I learned some hard truths about life.>
— in truth
: in actual fact : really
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