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Conformable to fact; in accordance with the actual state of
things; correct; not false, erroneous, inaccurate, or the like; as, a
true relation or narration; a true history; a declaration is true when
it states the facts. |
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Right to precision; conformable to a rule or pattern; exact;
accurate; as, a true copy; a true likeness of the original. |
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Steady in adhering to friends, to promises, to a prince, or
the like; unwavering; faithful; loyal; not false, fickle, or
perfidious; as, a true friend; a wife true to her husband; an officer
true to his charge. |
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Actual; not counterfeit, adulterated, or pretended; genuine;
pure; real; as, true balsam; true love of country; a true Christian. |
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In accordance with truth; truly. |