Definitions for Verisimilitude
ˌvɛr ə sɪˈmɪl ɪˌtud, -ˌtyudverisimil·i·tude

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. verisimilitudenoun

   the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. verisimilitudenoun

   the property of seeming true, of resembling reality; resemblance to reality, realism

2. verisimilitudenoun

   a statement which merely appears to be true

3. Etymology: From verisimilitudo, more correctly written separately as veri similitudo; from veri, genitive singular of verus, + similitudo.

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1. Verisimilitude

   In philosophy, verisimilitude (or truthlikeness) is the notion that some propositions are closer to being true than other propositions. The problem of verisimilitude is the problem of articulating what it takes for one false theory to be closer to the truth than another false theory.This problem was central to the philosophy of Karl Popper, largely because Popper was among the first to affirm that truth is the aim of scientific inquiry while acknowledging that most of the greatest scientific theories in the history of science are, strictly speaking, false. If this long string of purportedly false theories is to constitute progress with respect to the goal of truth, then it must be at least possible for one false theory to be closer to the truth than others.

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1. verisimilitude

   Verisimilitude refers to the appearance, likeness, or semblance of truth, reality, or authenticity. In literature or drama, it denotes the extent to which the work appears realistic or believable.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Verisimilitudenoun

   the quality or state of being verisimilar; the appearance of truth; probability; likelihood

2. Etymology: [L. verisimilitudo: cf. OF. verisimilitude. See Verisimilar.]

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1. Verisimilitude

   Verisimilitude is a philosophical or theoretical concept that distinguishes truth and falsity of assertions or hypotheses. The problem of verisimilitude is the problem of articulating what it takes for one false theory to be closer to the truth than another false theory. This problem was central to the philosophy of Karl Popper, largely because Popper was among the first to affirm that truth is the aim of scientific inquiry while acknowledging that most of the greatest scientific theories in the history of science are, strictly speaking, false. If this long string of purportedly false theories is to constitute progress with respect to the goal of truth then it must be at least possible for one false theory to be closer to the truth than others.

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How to pronounce Verisimilitude?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Verisimilitude in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Verisimilitude in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Verisimilitude in a Sentence

1. W. S. Gilbert:

   Merely corroborative detail, intended to give artistic verisimilitude to an otherwise bald and unconvincing narrative.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Verisimilitude
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Verisimilitude
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verisimilitude
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Verisimilitude
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Verisimilitude