truth
n. verity, fact; true statement, truism; fundamental reality, basic fact n. state or quality of being true; factualness; conformity with reality; conformity with a standard; sincerity, honesty Truth n. God (Christian Science); Sojourner Truth (1797-1883, born Isabella Baumfree) freed slave and American civil rights activist | ||||
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Truth Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Truth
(v. t.)
To assert as true; to declare.
(n.)
The quality or being true; as: -- (a) Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been; or shall be.
(n.)
The practice of speaking what is true; freedom from falsehood; veracity.
(n.)
That which is true or certain concerning any matter or subject, or generally on all subjects; real state of things; fact; verity; reality.
(n.)
Righteousness; true religion.
(n.)
Fidelity; constancy; steadfastness; faithfulness.
(n.)
Conformity to rule; exactness; close correspondence with an example, mood, object of imitation, or the like.
(n.)
A true thing; a verified fact; a true statement or proposition; an established principle, fixed law, or the like; as, the great truths of morals.
(v. t.)
To assert as true; to declare.
(n.)
The quality or being true; as: -- (a) Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been; or shall be.
(n.)
The practice of speaking what is true; freedom from falsehood; veracity.
(n.)
That which is true or certain concerning any matter or subject, or generally on all subjects; real state of things; fact; verity; reality.
(n.)
Righteousness; true religion.
(n.)
Fidelity; constancy; steadfastness; faithfulness.
(n.)
Conformity to rule; exactness; close correspondence with an example, mood, object of imitation, or the like.
(n.)
A true thing; a verified fact; a true statement or proposition; an established principle, fixed law, or the like; as, the great truths of morals.
| WordNet 2.0 |
Truth
Noun
1. United States abolitionist and feminist who was freed from slavery and became a leading advocate of the abolition of slavery and for the rights of women (1797-1883)
(synonym) Sojourner Truth
(hypernym) abolitionist, emancipationist
Noun
1. United States abolitionist and feminist who was freed from slavery and became a leading advocate of the abolition of slavery and for the rights of women (1797-1883)
(synonym) Sojourner Truth
(hypernym) abolitionist, emancipationist
truth
Noun
1. a fact that has been verified; "at last he knew the truth"; "the truth is the he didn't want to do it"
(hypernym) fact
(hyponym) home truth
2. conformity to reality or actuality; "they debated the truth of the proposition"; "the situation brought home to us the blunt truth of the military threat"; "he was famous for the truth of his portraits"; "he turned to religion in his search for eternal verities"
(synonym) the true, verity
(antonym) falsity, falseness
(hypernym) actuality
(attribute) true
3. a true statement; "he told the truth"; "he thought of answering with the truth but he knew they wouldn't believe it"
(synonym) true statement
(antonym) falsehood, falsity, untruth, false statement
(hypernym) statement
(hyponym) gospel, gospel truth
4. the quality of nearness to the truth or the true value; "he was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass"; "the lawyer questioned the truth of my account"
(synonym) accuracy
(hypernym) quality
(hyponym) exactness, exactitude
(attribute) accurate
| The Devil's Dictionary |
TRUTH
Truth, (n.)
An ingenious compound of desirability and appearance. Discovery of truth is the sole purpose of philosophy, which is the most ancient occupation of the human mind and has a fair prospect of existing with increasing activity to the end of time.
Truth, (n.)
An ingenious compound of desirability and appearance. Discovery of truth is the sole purpose of philosophy, which is the most ancient occupation of the human mind and has a fair prospect of existing with increasing activity to the end of time.
| The Phrase Finder |
Economical with the truth
Meaning
Conveying an untrue version of events by leaving out the important facts. A euphemism for lying, in short.
Origin
Recorded from the 18th century, although rarely used. Brought into the contemporary language by the UK Cabinet Secretary, Sir Robert Armstrong, who used the phrase during the Australian 'Spycatcher' trial in 1986.
Meaning
Conveying an untrue version of events by leaving out the important facts. A euphemism for lying, in short.
Origin
Recorded from the 18th century, although rarely used. Brought into the contemporary language by the UK Cabinet Secretary, Sir Robert Armstrong, who used the phrase during the Australian 'Spycatcher' trial in 1986.
Truth will out
Origin
From Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice.
LAUNCELOT: Nay, indeed, if you had your eyes, you might fail of
the knowing me: it is a wise father that knows his
own child. Well, old man, I will tell you news of
your son: give me your blessing: truth will come
to light; murder cannot be hid long; a man's son
may, but at the length truth will out.
While you live, tell truth and shame the Devil!
Origin
From Shakespeare's Henry IV. Part I.
| Australian Slang |
Aint it the truth
expression of sympathy and agreement
expression of sympathy and agreement
| hEnglish - advanced version |
truth
truth
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truth table
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in truth
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truth serum
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to do truth
half truth
of a truth
truth-lover
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truth table
truth drug
in truth
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truth serum
sojourner truth
to do truth
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of a truth
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truth-teller
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
truth
an fhírinne, fírinne
Truth is often bitter: Bíonn an fhirinne searbh
an fhírinne, fírinne
Truth is often bitter: Bíonn an fhirinne searbh
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Truth
Truth = a. wheedling, fawning
Truth = a. wheedling, fawning
Dadwiriaw
Dadwiriaw = v. to divest of truth
Diwir
Diwir = a. without truth
Gorchwir
Gorchwir = n. a clear truth
Gwir
Gwir = n. ether; purity; truth; a. pure; right, true
Gwiredd
Gwiredd = n. verity, truth
Gwirineb
Gwirineb = n. verity, truth
Gwirionedd
Gwirionedd = n. verity, truth
Tryw
Tryw = n. what pervades; what is constant; a trace; truth; agrimony, a. universal; constant
Truth Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The 'Lectric Law Library |
Truth
The actual state of things.
In contracts, the parties are bound to tell the truth in their dealings, and a deviation from it will generally avoid the contract and even concealment, or suppressio veri, will be considered fraudulent in the contract of insurance.
In giving his testimony, a witness is required to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth; for the object in the examination of matters of fact, is to ascertain truth.
When a defendant is sued civilly for slander or a libel, he may justify by giving the truth in evidence; but when a criminal prosecution is instituted by the commonwealth for a libel, he cannot generally justify by giving the truth in evidence.
The Constitutions of several of the United States have made special provisions in favor of giving the truth in evidence in prosecutions for libels, under particular circumstances. In the Constitutions of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, it is declared, that in publications for libels on men in respect to their public official conduct, the truth may be given in evidence, when the matter published was proper for public information. The Constitution of New York declares, that in all prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libelous, is true, and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted. By Constitutional provision in Mississippi and Missouri, and by legislative enactment in New Jersey, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Vermont the right to give the truth in evidence has been more extended; it applies to all prosecutions or indictments for libels, without any qualifications annexed in restraint of the privilege.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
The actual state of things.
In contracts, the parties are bound to tell the truth in their dealings, and a deviation from it will generally avoid the contract and even concealment, or suppressio veri, will be considered fraudulent in the contract of insurance.
In giving his testimony, a witness is required to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth; for the object in the examination of matters of fact, is to ascertain truth.
When a defendant is sued civilly for slander or a libel, he may justify by giving the truth in evidence; but when a criminal prosecution is instituted by the commonwealth for a libel, he cannot generally justify by giving the truth in evidence.
The Constitutions of several of the United States have made special provisions in favor of giving the truth in evidence in prosecutions for libels, under particular circumstances. In the Constitutions of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, it is declared, that in publications for libels on men in respect to their public official conduct, the truth may be given in evidence, when the matter published was proper for public information. The Constitution of New York declares, that in all prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libelous, is true, and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted. By Constitutional provision in Mississippi and Missouri, and by legislative enactment in New Jersey, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Vermont the right to give the truth in evidence has been more extended; it applies to all prosecutions or indictments for libels, without any qualifications annexed in restraint of the privilege.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
Truth Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Theological and Philosophical Biography and Dictionary |
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
truth
veritas, verum-i
veritas, verum-i
| A Dictionary of Postmodern Terms |
Truth (or TRUTH)
A spelling of the word "truth" that is capitalized in part are in full is shorthand for a version of truth that reflects naive realism. (also see realism.)
A spelling of the word "truth" that is capitalized in part are in full is shorthand for a version of truth that reflects naive realism. (also see realism.)
| Kant Glossary |
TRUTH
[A58/B83] Kant writes: "What is truth? The nominal definition of truth, that it is the agreement of knowledge with its object, is assumed as granted; the question asked is as to what is the general and sure criterion of the truth of any and every knowledge". Kant denies that there can be any such general criterion, because "such a criterion being general cannot take account of the varying content of knowledge (relation to its specific object)....A sufficient and at the same time general [i.e., necessary] criterion of truth cannot possibly be given".
[A58/B83] Kant writes: "What is truth? The nominal definition of truth, that it is the agreement of knowledge with its object, is assumed as granted; the question asked is as to what is the general and sure criterion of the truth of any and every knowledge". Kant denies that there can be any such general criterion, because "such a criterion being general cannot take account of the varying content of knowledge (relation to its specific object)....A sufficient and at the same time general [i.e., necessary] criterion of truth cannot possibly be given".
| A Dictionary of Postmodern Terms - Foucault Work |
truth
"The important thing here...is that truth isn't outside power, or lacking in power: contrary to a myth whose history and functions would repay further study, truth isn't the reward of free spirits, the child of protracted solitude, nor the privilege of those who have succeeded in liberating themselves. Truth is a thing of this world: it is produced only by virtue of multiple forms of constraint." In other words, our institutions and schools of thought, our universities and charismatic leaders, our ministers our parents, our teachers, all of these collaborate to create a context in which something is established as "true." And think of truth as that which emerges only within certain sets of rules (much like Lyotard's notion of local definitions). For example, the rules of science say that we should define our concepts operationally, using specific measurement techniques. Studies of bone density, for example, must define it either as measurement of bone density of spine, the femur, the metacarpal or some other boney structure. But, since the density of these various bones is not highly correlated, different studies who use different bones will uncover "different truths." Truth emerges only within a structure of rules that control the language, the discourse."Truth presents itself as the product of discursive practices." (Pasquino)
"The important thing here...is that truth isn't outside power, or lacking in power: contrary to a myth whose history and functions would repay further study, truth isn't the reward of free spirits, the child of protracted solitude, nor the privilege of those who have succeeded in liberating themselves. Truth is a thing of this world: it is produced only by virtue of multiple forms of constraint." In other words, our institutions and schools of thought, our universities and charismatic leaders, our ministers our parents, our teachers, all of these collaborate to create a context in which something is established as "true." And think of truth as that which emerges only within certain sets of rules (much like Lyotard's notion of local definitions). For example, the rules of science say that we should define our concepts operationally, using specific measurement techniques. Studies of bone density, for example, must define it either as measurement of bone density of spine, the femur, the metacarpal or some other boney structure. But, since the density of these various bones is not highly correlated, different studies who use different bones will uncover "different truths." Truth emerges only within a structure of rules that control the language, the discourse."Truth presents itself as the product of discursive practices." (Pasquino)
Truth Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Truth
Used in various senses in Scripture. In Prov. 12:17, 19, it denotes that which is opposed to falsehood. In Isa. 59:14, 15, Jer. 7:28, it means fidelity or truthfulness. The doctrine of Christ is called "the truth of the gospel" (Gal. 2:5), "the truth" (2 Tim. 3:7; 4:4). Our Lord says of himself, "I am the way, and the truth" (John 14:6).
Used in various senses in Scripture. In Prov. 12:17, 19, it denotes that which is opposed to falsehood. In Isa. 59:14, 15, Jer. 7:28, it means fidelity or truthfulness. The doctrine of Christ is called "the truth of the gospel" (Gal. 2:5), "the truth" (2 Tim. 3:7; 4:4). Our Lord says of himself, "I am the way, and the truth" (John 14:6).
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Amana
integrity; truth; a nurse
integrity; truth; a nurse
Thummim
perfection; truth
Truth Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Truth
yeht'es
yeht'es
| English - Klingon |
truth
n. vIt
v. vIt - tell the truth
n. vIt
v. vIt - tell the truth
Truth Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Basic Guide to ASL |
True (truth)
The index finger of the right 'D'
hand, palm facing left, is placed against the lips. It moves up an inch or two and then describes a small arc forward and away from the lips.
The index finger of the right 'D'
| Dream Quotations |
Jean-Paul Sartre
Like all dreamers I confuse disenchantment with truth.
Like all dreamers I confuse disenchantment with truth.
May-lin Soong Chiang
We live in the present, we dream of the future, but we learn eternal truths from the past.
Oscar Wilde
They've promised that dreams can come true - but forget to mention that nightmares are dreams, too.
Virginia Woolf
Yet it is in our idleness, in our dreams, that the submerged truth sometimes comes to the top.
Truth Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems |
Truth
A property implicitly ascribed to a proposition by belief in or assertion of it. The denial is "falsity". The verification theory of truth identifies it with a correspondence between the proposition and the events, properties or objects to which it refers (see reference ) linguistically or operationally. The logical theory of truth identifies it with the coherence between that proposition and other propositions. The constructivist theory of truth identifies it with constructability (see constructivism ) implying the absence of paradox and contradiction. (Krippendorff )
A property implicitly ascribed to a proposition by belief in or assertion of it. The denial is "falsity". The verification theory of truth identifies it with a correspondence between the proposition and the events, properties or objects to which it refers (see reference ) linguistically or operationally. The logical theory of truth identifies it with the coherence between that proposition and other propositions. The constructivist theory of truth identifies it with constructability (see constructivism ) implying the absence of paradox and contradiction. (Krippendorff )
Truth Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Truth
The meaning of the word truth extends from honesty, good faith, and sincerity in general, to agreement with fact or reality in particular. The term has no single definition about which the majority of professional philosophers and scholars agree. Various theories of truth continue to be debated. There are differing claims on such questions as what constitutes truth; how to define and identify truth; the roles that revealed and acquired knowledge play; and whether truth is subjective, relative, objective, or absolute. This article introduces the various perspectives and claims, both today and throughout history.
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