Example: It is true that honesty is the best policy.
Definition
"True" in philosophy refers to a statement or belief that accurately reflects reality or facts. It denotes conformity with actuality, meaning that something is true if it corresponds to what is real or verifiable, as in the phrase, 'It is true that honesty is the best policy.'
The word "true" originates from Old English 'triewe' or 'treowe,' meaning faithful or trustworthy. It is related to Old High German 'getrouw' and Dutch 'trouw,' all conveying the sense of loyalty or reliability. Did you know that the concept of truth has been central in philosophy since ancient times?
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"True" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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