verus

Latin

adj
Definitions
  • true, real, actual conforming to the actual state of reality or fact, factually correct
  • true, genuine not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated
  • proper, suitable acceptable to or fitting for the purpose or circumstances
  • right, just complying with justice, correctness or reason

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Italic *wēros inherited from Proto-Indo-European *weh₁ros (true), *weh₁- (true, benevolent, blow).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*weh₁-

Gloss

true, benevolent, blow

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Property

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