correspondence theory

noun

, Philosophy.

1. the theory of truth that a statement is rendered true by the existence of a fact with corresponding elements and a similar structure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of correspondence theory¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The correspondence theory, then, does not test the truth-claim of the assertion; it only gives a fresh definition of it.

From Project Gutenberg

There is, however, a form of the correspondence theory of truth that is presented in a way which avoids this difficulty.

From Project Gutenberg