inveracity
Americannoun
plural
inveracities-
untruthfulness; mendacity.
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an untruth; falsehood.
noun
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lying; untruthfulness
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an untruth; lie
Etymology
Origin of inveracity
Example Sentences
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On the other hand, it was the ossified form of the “aria” itself which led to inveracity of expression and decadence.
From Sketch of a New Esthetic of Music by Busoni, Ferruccio
Such explanation implies an inveracity which it is not necessary to impute.
From An Ethical Problem Or, Sidelights upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and Animals by Leffingwell, Albert
In no instance, therefore, in the illustrations of inaccuracy given in the preceding pages, is there any imputation of perverse and intentional inveracity.
From An Ethical Problem Or, Sidelights upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and Animals by Leffingwell, Albert
He Himself is Sanctity, Truth, and Love; and the three offences against His Majesty are impurity, inveracity, and cruelty.
From An Essay In Aid Of A Grammar Of Assent by Newman, John Henry
His principal qualification is a degree of plausible inveracity next below that of an ambassador.
From The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose
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