"truthmaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: truthmakers [plural]
Etymology: truth + maker Etymology templates: {{compound|en|truth|maker}} truth + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} truthmaker (plural truthmakers)
  1. (philosophy) That entity in virtue of which a truthbearer is true. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-truthmaker-en-noun-NFBYz9OD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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