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/truːθs/
(truth)
state of being true
Etymology
Etymology Information
'truth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'trēowþ', where 'trēow' meant 'faith' or 'fidelity'.
Historical Evolution
'trēowþ' transformed into the Middle English word 'treuthe', and eventually became the modern English word 'truth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'faithfulness' or 'fidelity', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality or state of being true'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'truth'.
The truths about the incident were revealed.
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