truth-related
|truth-re-lat-ed|
B2
/truːθ rɪˈleɪtɪd/
connected to truth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'truth-related' originates from the combination of 'truth' and 'related', where 'truth' means 'conformity to fact or reality' and 'related' means 'connected in some way'.
Historical Evolution
The word 'truth' comes from Old English 'trēowþ', meaning 'faithfulness, fidelity, loyalty'. 'Related' comes from Latin 'relatus', the past participle of 'referre', meaning 'to bring back'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'truth' meant 'faithfulness', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'conformity to fact or reality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or connected with truth.
The discussion was truth-related, focusing on the facts.
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