Veridical — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /və-ˈri-di-kəl/ ve·rid·i·cal

Meaning & Definition of Veridical

Veridical (adjective)

  1. truthful, veracious
  2. not illusory, genuine

Veridical (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in real, genuine

    similar: bona fide, genuine, real, authoritative, careful, conscientious, meticulous, punctilious, scrupulous, lifelike, realistic, accurate, authentic, exact, faithful, precise, right, strict, true, veracious
    opposite: corrupt, corrupted, false, imprecise, inaccurate, inauthentic, inexact, loose, unfaithful, careless, slack, slipshod, slovenly, erroneous, incorrect, invalid, off, unsound, untrue, untruthful, wrong

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Veridical

The most common words with a similar meaning to Veridical:

bona fide, genuine, real, authoritative, careful, conscientious, meticulous, punctilious, scrupulous, lifelike, realistic, accurate, authentic, exact, faithful, precise, right, strict, true, veracious

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Veridical

Words with the opposite meaning of Veridical:

corrupt, corrupted, false, imprecise, inaccurate, inauthentic, inexact, loose, unfaithful, careless, slack, slipshod, slovenly, erroneous, incorrect, invalid, off, unsound, untrue, untruthful, wrong

Word Forms of Veridical

Derived words: veridicality (noun), veridically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Veridical

Latin vēridicus "conveying the truth" (from vērus "true" + -dicus "saying, one who says," nominal derivative of dīcere "to speak, say") + -al:1 very:2, diction

First known use: 1653

Frequently Asked Questions about Veridical

What does "Veridical" mean?

"Veridical" means truthful, veracious. As an adjective, it is defined as: truthful, veracious.

What is another word for "Veridical"?

Other words for "Veridical" include bona fide, genuine, real, authoritative, careful, conscientious, meticulous and punctilious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Veridical" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Veridical"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Veridical". Common alternatives include bona fide, genuine, real, authoritative, careful, conscientious, meticulous, punctilious, scrupulous and lifelike.

What is the opposite of "Veridical"?

Antonyms of "Veridical" include corrupt, corrupted, false, imprecise, inaccurate, inauthentic, inexact and loose.

Is "Veridical" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Veridical" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Veridical"?

"Veridical" is pronounced /və-ˈri-di-kəl/ and divided into syllables as ve·rid·i·cal.

What is the origin of the word "Veridical"?

"Veridical" comes from Latin vēridicus "conveying the truth" (from vērus "true" + -dicus "saying, one who says," nominal derivative of dīcere "to speak, say") + -al:1 very:2, diction. First known use: 1653.

What is another word for "Veridical" meaning "as in real, genuine"?

When "Veridical" (adjective) means as in real, genuine, synonyms include bona fide, genuine, real, authoritative, careful and conscientious. Opposites in this sense include corrupt, corrupted, false and imprecise.