truth
UK: truːθ | US: truːθ
n. the quality or state of being true; factual accuracy
n. a statement or belief accepted as true
n. sincerity or honesty in action or character
truth = tru<true> + th<noun suffix>
- tru<true>: From Old English trēowe, trȳwe (faithful, trustworthy), related to Proto-Germanic treuwaz.
- th<noun suffix>: A nominalizing suffix in Old English (-þu, -tþu), forming abstract nouns from adjectives (e.g., strength from strong).
Etymology Origin:
The word truth evolved from Old English trēowþ (faith, fidelity), combining tru (faithful) and the abstract noun suffix -th. It originally emphasized loyalty or trustworthiness before narrowing to mean factual accuracy. The Germanic root treuwaz also gave rise to true and trust, reflecting a shared semantic core of reliability.
She always values honesty and truth in her relationships.
The documentary revealed uncomfortable truths about climate change.
His testimony was questioned for its lack of truth.
In science, the pursuit of truth requires rigorous evidence.
The truth finally came out after years of secrecy.