Credence Meaning
/ˈkɹiː.dəns/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAcceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
nounCredential or supporting material for a person or claim.
Sentence Examples
Her tears gave more credence to the story.
In Animism, there is credence in ubiquitous spirit entities pervading the totality of Nature.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
I gave no ____ to his wild story about a flying saucer.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her tears gave more ____ to the story.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English credence, from Old French credence, from Medieval Latin crēdentia (“belief, faith”), from Latin crēdēns, present active participle of crēdō (“loan, confide in, trust, believe”). Compare French croyance, French créance, Italian credenza, Portuguese crença, Romanian credință, Spanish creencia. Doublet of credenza.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
I gave no ____ to his wild story about a flying saucer.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her tears gave more ____ to the story.