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Verisimilitude: meaning, definitions and examples

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verisimilitude

 

[ ˌverɪsɪˈmɪlɪˌtjuːd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in literature

The appearance of being true or real. Verisimilitude is often used in literature to create a sense of believability for the reader.

Synonyms

authenticity, credibility, realism

Examples of usage

  • The author's attention to detail helped create a sense of verisimilitude in the story.
  • The film director aimed for verisimilitude by using authentic props and settings.
Context #2 | Noun

in philosophy

The quality of seeming to be true or real, even if not necessarily so. In philosophy, verisimilitude is the idea that scientific theories can be considered as having varying degrees of truth.

Synonyms

likelihood, plausibility, semblance

Examples of usage

  • The concept of verisimilitude challenges the notion of absolute truth in scientific theories.
  • Philosophers debate the extent to which verisimilitude can be achieved in scientific representations.

Translations

Translations of the word "verisimilitude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verossimilhança

🇮🇳 सत्यासन्नता

🇩🇪 Wahrscheinlichkeit

🇮🇩 keserupaan

🇺🇦 правдоподібність

🇵🇱 prawdopodobieństwo

🇯🇵 もっともらしさ

🇫🇷 vraisemblance

🇪🇸 verosimilitud

🇹🇷 gerçekçilik

🇰🇷 그럴듯함

🇸🇦 احتمالية

🇨🇿 pravděpodobnost

🇸🇰 pravdepodobnosť

🇨🇳 逼真性

🇸🇮 verjetnost

🇮🇸 líkindi

🇰🇿 шынайылық

🇬🇪 სავარაუდოობა

🇦🇿 ehtimal

🇲🇽 verosimilitud

Etymology

The word 'verisimilitude' originated from the Latin term 'verisimilitudo', which means 'likeness to the truth'. It first appeared in English in the 17th century. The concept of verisimilitude has been a key element in literature, philosophy, and art, emphasizing the importance of creating a sense of truth or realism in creative works.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,367, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.