truth-seeking
|truth-seek-ing|
B2
/truːθ ˈsiːkɪŋ/
searching for truth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'truth-seeking' originates from the combination of 'truth' and 'seeking', where 'truth' means 'reality or fact' and 'seeking' means 'to search for'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'truth-seeking' evolved from the combination of the words 'truth' and 'seek', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'searching for reality or facts', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
actively searching for the truth or facts.
The journalist was known for her truth-seeking approach to reporting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45