C1 adjective Formel

hyperveracy

/ˌhaɪpərvəˈræsi/

Characterized by an extreme, often obsessive or pedantic adherence to truth and factual accuracy. It describes a state where precision is taken to such an intense degree that it may become counterproductive or overwhelming in its detail.

Exemples

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The witness provided a hyperveracy account of the evening, detailing every single breath and movement.

The witness provided a hyperveracy account of the evening, detailing every single breath and movement.

2

Academic rigor requires a hyperveracy approach to citation and data sourcing to avoid any hint of bias.

Academic rigor requires a hyperveracy approach to citation and data sourcing to avoid any hint of bias.

3

Look, I appreciate the hyperveracy details, but I just need to know if we're on budget or not.

Look, I appreciate the hyperveracy details, but I just need to know if we're on budget or not.

Famille de mots

Nom
hyperveracity
Adverbe
hyperveraciously
Adjectif
hyperveracy
Apparenté
veracity
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'hyper-' (over/above) + 'veracity' (truth). It is truth taken to the extreme, like a 'hyper-active' truth-teller.

Quiz rapide

The investigator's _________ approach ensured that not a single discrepancy remained in the final report.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hyperveracy

Exemples

1

The witness provided a hyperveracy account of the evening, detailing every single breath and movement.

everyday

The witness provided a hyperveracy account of the evening, detailing every single breath and movement.

2

Academic rigor requires a hyperveracy approach to citation and data sourcing to avoid any hint of bias.

academic

Academic rigor requires a hyperveracy approach to citation and data sourcing to avoid any hint of bias.

3

Look, I appreciate the hyperveracy details, but I just need to know if we're on budget or not.

informal

Look, I appreciate the hyperveracy details, but I just need to know if we're on budget or not.

4

The legal team insisted on a hyperveracy review of the contract to ensure every clause was technically absolute.

formal

The legal team insisted on a hyperveracy review of the contract to ensure every clause was technically absolute.

5

In our financial auditing process, we maintain a hyperveracy standard that leaves no room for rounding errors.

business

In our financial auditing process, we maintain a hyperveracy standard that leaves no room for rounding errors.

Famille de mots

Nom
hyperveracity
Adverbe
hyperveraciously
Adjectif
hyperveracy
Apparenté
veracity

Collocations courantes

hyperveracy reporting hyperveracy reporting
demand hyperveracy demand hyperveracy
hyperveracy standards hyperveracy standards
maintain hyperveracy maintain hyperveracy
hyperveracy evidence hyperveracy evidence

Phrases Courantes

hyperveracy to a fault

hyperveracy to a fault

the hyperveracy trap

the hyperveracy trap

hyperveracy mandate

hyperveracy mandate

Souvent confondu avec

hyperveracy vs veracity

Veracity is the general quality of truthfulness, while hyperveracy implies an excessive, almost pathological level of detail.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word when you want to emphasize that someone is being 'too' truthful or precise. It is often used in technical, legal, or satirical contexts to describe someone who won't stop at 'just the facts' but insists on 'every single fact.'

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the noun form 'hyperveracity' when the adjective is required. Ensure that when modifying a noun, the phrasing remains 'a hyperveracy report' or 'hyperveracy standards.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'hyper-' (over/above) + 'veracity' (truth). It is truth taken to the extreme, like a 'hyper-active' truth-teller.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek 'hyper' (over, beyond) and the Latin 'verax' (truthful), specifically through the English root 'veracity.'

Modèles grammaticaux

Typically used as an attributive adjective preceding a noun. Does not typically have a comparative form (more hyperveracy); usually functions as an absolute state.

Quiz rapide

The investigator's _________ approach ensured that not a single discrepancy remained in the final report.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hyperveracy

Mots lis

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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