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veridically

veridically

9.6
In a way that states the facts correctly
  • adverb
  • /vəˈrɪdɪkli/
translation icon : verazmente
  • To create an honest narrative, the author described the history veridically without embellishment.

Examples

  • In his report, the scientist presented the data veridically, ensuring all findings were accurate.

  • That is, it is difficult to determine from a forced-choice test with substantial working memory demands whether scores veridically reflect learning outcomes or whether scores are also influenced by other factors (e.g., metalinguistic awareness, cognitive control, attention).

    Academic text (2018)
  • We've got to think veridically and skeptically, for sure.

  • The witness testified veridically about the events he saw during the accident.

Synonyms

correctly
vsveridically
451 1.0

In the right way without making mistakes

stresses truthful reflection of reality rather than mere error-free form
genuinely
vsveridically
216 2.5

In a real and honest way, not pretending

has a firmer focus on accurate representation of reality
honestly
vsveridically
182 1.3

In a truthful way that shows you mean what you say

is more about objective alignment with reality than personal sincerity
truthfully
vsveridically
83 2.3

To tell what really happened without lying or hiding anything

focuses on matching reality rather than moral sincerity or intent
realistically
vsveridically
68 3.9

In a way that accepts the true facts and what is possible

focuses more narrowly on truthful reflection than on cautious realism
factually
vsveridically
33 4.1

In a way that uses true information

is broader, covering truthful accuracy beyond just listed facts
verily
vsveridically
  • Archaic
4 9.9

People often say it in old or formal language to show truth

is a plain description of accurate reflection rather than rhetorical form
veritably
vsveridically
  • Formal
1 6.7

To show strongly that something is true

claims truthful accuracy in general rather than rhetorical emphasis

Antonyms

83 3.5

In a way that is not true or correct

4 3.5

In a way that tries to trick or cheat other people

How True

accurately
163 3.0
veridically
9.6
correctly
451 1.0
truly
1.0
approximately
524 3.2

Surface Forms

veridically positive

Morphology

veridically = veridical (transparent) = veridical + ly

Forming an adverb from the adjective 'veridical' with the regular suffix '-ly' yields the expected meaning 'in a truthful way'.

Etymology

The word veridically comes from the Latin parts verus 'true' and dicere 'to say'. You can see verus in the word verify, so veridically means doing or saying something in a 'truthful' way.