Veridical
[və-RI-də-kəl]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin, mid-17th century
1.
Truthful.
2.
Coinciding with reality.
Examples of Veridical in a sentence
"I can always count on my mother to give veridical advice."
"Even when I daydream, my thoughts remain quite veridical."
About Veridical
Veridical originates from the Latin word "veridicus," which means "to say truth." The adjective can describe something truthful, or something in reality — similar usages, but there are shades of nuance between reality and truth.
Did you Know?
After a vivid dream, you might wonder what was veridical and what was the construct of your sleeping brain. Keep a dream journal to make sense of your most out-there thoughts.
