Definition of veracious

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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ve·ra·cious    (v-rshs) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Honest; truthful.
2. Accurate; precise.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin vrx , vrc-, truthful, from vrus, true; see wr-o- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
ve·racious·ly (Adverb), ve·racious·ness (Noun)

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