truth-revealing
|truth-re-veal-ing|
B2
/truːθ rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
exposing truth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'truth-revealing' originates from the combination of 'truth' and 'reveal,' where 'truth' meant 'factual' and 'reveal' meant 'to make known.'
Historical Evolution
'truth' and 'reveal' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'truth-revealing.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'making the truth known,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that uncovers or exposes the truth.
The documentary was truth-revealing, shedding light on the hidden facts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45