True
Example: The statement remains true under these conditions
Definition
"True" describes something that is accurate, factual, or in accordance with reality or fact. It is often used to indicate the correctness or validity of a statement, belief, or condition, as in the example phrase: The statement remains true under these conditions.
Etymology
The word "true" originates from Old English "triewe" or "treowe," meaning faithful or trustworthy. It is related to the Proto-Germanic root *treuwaz, which also gave rise to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know? The concept of truth has been central to philosophy and language for centuries, and "true" has maintained its core meaning remarkably well over time.
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"True" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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