veridical

ve·rid·i·cal

adj \və-ˈri-di-kəl\

Definition of VERIDICAL

1

: truthful, veracious <tried … to supply … a veridical background to the events and people portrayed — Laura Krey>

2

: not illusory : genuine <it is assumed that … perception is veridical — George Lakoff>

— ve·rid·i·cal·i·ty \-ˌri-də-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun

— ve·rid·i·cal·ly \-ˈri-di-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Origin of VERIDICAL

Latin veridicus, from verus true + dicere to say — more at very, diction

First Known Use: 1653

Rhymes with VERIDICAL

juridical