Credence: meaning, definitions and examples

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credence

 

[ ˈkrēdəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

belief, trust

Credence refers to the belief in or acceptance of something as true. It is often used in contexts relating to the credibility of information, ideas, or individuals. When you give credence to a statement, you are acknowledging its validity.

Synonyms

acceptance, belief, confidence, trust

Examples of usage

  • Give credence to the expert's analysis.
  • Her testimony lent credence to the accusations.
  • Many people are skeptical and refuse to give credence to conspiracy theories.

Translations

Translations of the word "credence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 credibilidade

🇮🇳 विश्वास

🇩🇪 Glaubwürdigkeit

🇮🇩 kepercayaan

🇺🇦 достовірність

🇵🇱 wiarygodność

🇯🇵 信頼性

🇫🇷 crédibilité

🇪🇸 credibilidad

🇹🇷 güvenilirlik

🇰🇷 신뢰성

🇸🇦 موثوقية

🇨🇿 důvěryhodnost

🇸🇰 dôveryhodnosť

🇨🇳 可信度

🇸🇮 verodostojnost

🇮🇸 trúverðugleiki

🇰🇿 сенімділік

🇬🇪 სანდოობა

🇦🇿 etibarlılıq

🇲🇽 credibilidad

Etymology

The word 'credence' has its origins in the Middle English term 'credaunce', which itself originated from the Old French word 'creance'. The root of these terms can be traced back to the Latin word 'credentia', meaning 'belief' or 'trust', which is derived from 'credere', meaning 'to believe'. The usage of the word has evolved over the centuries but has maintained its core meaning relating to belief and acceptance. In contemporary use, 'credence' is often encountered in discussions of credibility, reliability, and evidential support in various contexts, including academic, legal, and everyday situations. The word emphasizes the importance of trust in ideas and assertions, highlighting how belief is crucial in forming opinions and making decisions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,524, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.