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verus.

true, real, actual (conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈweː.rʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈvɛː.rus]
  1. true, real, actual (conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct)

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  2. true, genuine (not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated)

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  3. proper, suitable (acceptable to or fitting for the purpose or circumstances)

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  4. right, just (complying with justice, correctness or reason)

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *weh₁ros Proto-Italic *wēros Latin verus Inherited from Proto-Italic *wēros, from Proto-Indo-European *weh₁ros. See also Old English wǣr (“true, correct”), Dutch waar (“true”), German wahr (“true”), Icelandic alvöru (“earnest”), Proto-Slavic *vě̀ra (“faith/belief”).

noun[ˈwɛ.ruːs]Classical-Latin[ˈvɛː.rus]
  1. genitive singular of verū̆

    form-of · genitive · singular
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