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/truː/
factual accuracy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'true' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'trēowe,' where 'trēowe' meant 'faithful, trustworthy.'
Historical Evolution
'trēowe' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'true.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'faithful or trustworthy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in accordance with fact or reality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35
