inveracity

[ in-vuh-ras-i-tee ]

noun

, plural in·ve·rac·i·ties

1. untruthfulness; mendacity.
2. an untruth; falsehood.

inveracity

/ ˌɪnvəˈræsɪtɪ /

noun

1. lying; untruthfulness
2. an untruth; lie

Word History and Origins

Origin of inveracity¹

First recorded in 1860–65; in- ³ + veracity

Example Sentences

On the other hand, it was the ossified form of the “aria” itself which led to inveracity of expression and decadence.

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Doubtless it is sent upon us for our sins; but had we not already a plague of inveracity?

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You think the scene is Alexandria or the Spanish main, where you may let your imagination play revel to the extent of inveracity.

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His principal qualification is a degree of plausible inveracity next below that of an ambassador.

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And then would follow specifications of historical inveracity enough to make one's blood run cold.

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