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- [troo]
- /tru/
- /ˈtruːnəs /
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- [troo]
- /tru/
Definitions of trueness word
- adjective trueness being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false: a true story. 1
- adjective trueness real; genuine; authentic: true gold; true feelings. 1
- adjective trueness sincere; not deceitful: a true interest in someone's welfare. 1
- adjective trueness firm in allegiance; loyal; faithful; steadfast: a true friend. 1
- adjective trueness being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something: the true meaning of his statement. 1
- adjective trueness conforming to or consistent with a standard, pattern, or the like: a true copy. 1
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Origin of trueness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English trewe (adj. and adv.), Old English trēowe (adj.) loyal, trusty, honest (see trow, truce); akin to Dutch trouw, German treu, Old Norse tryggr, Gothic triggws
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Parts of speech for Trueness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trueness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
trueness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trueness
noun trueness
- factualism — emphasis on, devotion to, or extensive reliance upon facts: the factualism of scientific experiment.
- loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
- devotedness — State of being devoted.
Antonyms for trueness
noun trueness
- bad faith — intention to deceive; treachery or dishonesty (esp in the phrase in bad faith)
- breach of trust — a violation of duty by a trustee or any other person in a fiduciary position
- disloyalty — the quality of being disloyal; lack of loyalty; unfaithfulness.
- inconstancy — not constant; changeable; fickle; variable: an inconstant friend.
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