alethic
adjective
aleth·ic
\ə-ˈle-thik, -ˈlē-\
Definition of alethic
: of or relating to truth alethic mode
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Origin and Etymology of alethic
Greek alēthikos, from alētheia truth (from alēthēs true, from a- 2a- + -lēthēs, from lēthē forgetfulness) + -ikos -ic — more at lethe
First Known Use: 1898
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