Veridical
- Conforming to facts or reality; true or accurate.
Example
The journalist strived to provide a veridical account of the events, avoiding any sensationalism or bias.
Synonyms
- Similar: Accurate, True, Factual, Realistic, Authentic
Etymology
- The word “veridical” comes from the Latin “veridicus,” meaning “truth-telling” or “truthful,” and the suffix “-al,” which forms an adjective indicating a quality or relation.
Denotations
- Veridical can also imply a sense of objectivity or impartiality, especially in fields such as journalism, science, or philosophy.