[trooth] 
, [trooth
z, trooths] . | 1. | the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth. |
| 2. | conformity with fact or reality; verity: the truth of a statement. |
| 3. | a verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or the like: mathematical truths. |
| 4. | the state or character of being true. |
| 5. | actuality or actual existence. |
| 6. | an obvious or accepted fact; truism; platitude. |
| 7. | honesty; integrity; truthfulness. |
| 8. | (often initial capital letter) ideal or fundamental reality apart from and transcending perceived experience: the basic truths of life. |
| 9. | agreement with a standard or original. |
| 10. | accuracy, as of position or adjustment. |
| 11. | Archaic. fidelity or constancy. |
| 12. | in truth, in reality; in fact; actually: In truth, moral decay hastened the decline of the Roman Empire. |
[trooth] | So⋅journ⋅er [soh-jur-ner, soh-jur-ner] , (Isabella Van Wagener), 1797?–1883, U.S. abolitionist, orator, and women's-rights advocate, born a slave. |
| truth (trōōth) n. pl. truths (trōōthz, trōōths)
[Middle English trewthe, loyalty, from Old English trēowth; see deru- in Indo-European roots.] Synonyms: These nouns refer to the quality of being in accord with fact or reality. Truth is a comprehensive term that in all of its nuances implies accuracy and honesty: "We seek the truth, and will endure the consequences" (Charles Seymour). |
Truth, Sojourner 1797?-1883.  (click for larger image in new window) American abolitionist and feminist. Born into slavery, she escaped in 1827 and became a leading preacher against slavery and for the rights of women. |
Truth
Used in various senses in Scripture. In Prov. 12:17, 19, it denotes that which is opposed to falsehood. In Isa. 59:14, 15, Jer. 7:28, it means fidelity or truthfulness. The doctrine of Christ is called "the truth of the gospel" (Gal. 2:5), "the truth" (2 Tim. 3:7; 4:4). Our Lord says of himself, "I am the way, and the truth" (John 14:6).
truth
In addition to the idioms beginning with truth, also see gospel truth; home truth; moment of truth; naked truth; unvarnished truth.
