English Explanatory Dictionary

kernel of truth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A core accuracy at the heart of a claim or narrative which also contains dubious or fictitious elements.

Pronunciation

En-au-kernel of truth.ogg

Word forms

kernel of truth kernels of truth

Synonyms

grain of truth

Related words

acknowledge the corn paromologia paromology

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