Saturday, June 27, 2009

The Definition of Truth


The definition of 'truth' by Webster's 1828 Dictionary:

noun.
1. Conformity to face or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been, or shall be. the truth of history constitutes it's whole value. We rely on the truth of the Scriptural prophesies.
2. True state of facts or things. The duty of a court of justice is to discover the truth. Witnesses are sworn to declare the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
3. Conformity of words to thoughts, which is called 'moral truth.'
4. Veracity; purity from falsehood; practice of speaking truth; habitual disposition to speak truth' as when we say 'a man is a man of truth.'
5. Correct opinion
6. Fidelity; constancy
7. Honesty; virtue
8. Exactness; conformity to rule
9. The real fact or just principle; real state of things. There are innumerable truths which we are not acquainted.
10. Sincerity
11. The truth of God in His veracity and faithfulness
12. Jesus Christ is called the Truth
13. It is sometimes used by way of concession:
  • In truth: in reality; in fact
  • Of a truth: in reality; certainly
  • To do truth: to practice what God commands."
The definition of 'truth' according to Dictionary.com:

noun.
1. The true or actual state of a matter.
2. Conformity with fact or reality; verity.
3. A verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle or the like.
4. The state or character of being true.
5. Actuality or actual existence.
6. An obvious or accepted fact; truism; truthfulness.
7. Honesty; integrity; truthfulness.
8. Ideal or fundamental reality apart from and transcending perceived experience.
9. Agreement with a standard or original.
10. Accuracy, as a position or adjustment.
11. Archaic, fidelity or constancy.

idiom.
12. In truth, in reality; in fact; actually.

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