Synonyms

inveracity

American

[in-vuh-ras-i-tee] / ˌɪn vəˈræs ɪ ti /

noun

plural

inveracities

untruthfulness; mendacity.
an untruth; falsehood.

inveracity British

/ ˌɪnvəˈræsɪtɪ /

noun

lying; untruthfulness
an untruth; lie

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Etymology

Origin of inveracity

First recorded in 1860–65; in- ³ + veracity

Example Sentences

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You think the scene is Alexandria or the Spanish main, where you may let your imagination play revel to the extent of inveracity.

From Apologia pro Vita Sua by Newman, John Henry

On the other hand, it was the ossified form of the “aria” itself which led to inveracity of expression and decadence.

From Sketch of a New Esthetic of Music by Busoni, Ferruccio

Doubtless it is sent upon us for our sins; but had we not already a plague of inveracity?

From The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909 by Howes, S. O. (Silas Orrin)

He Himself is Sanctity, Truth, and Love; and the three offences against His Majesty are impurity, inveracity, and cruelty.

From An Essay In Aid Of A Grammar Of Assent by Newman, John Henry

His principal qualification is a degree of plausible inveracity next below that of an ambassador.

From The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose

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