veridical

Meaning

1. True.
2. Pertaining to an experience, perception, or interpretation that accurately represents reality.

Synonyms

real

truthful

effective

honest-to-god

honest-to-goodness

illusional

illusionary

imaginary

literal

phantom

substantial

substantive

sure-enough

tangible

true

true to life

veracious

virtual

actual

veridical mood

bona fide

Translations

αληθινός

αληθής

imaginär

unwirklich

απατηλός

φιλαληθής

illusoire

réel

illusorio

illusorius

ilusório

verídico

Pronounced as (IPA)

/vəˈɹɪdɪkəl/

Etymology

From Latin veridicus (“truly said”), from verus (“true”) and dīcō (“I say”).