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true 1. Music exactly in tune 2. (of a compass bearing) according to the earth's geographical rather than magnetic poles 3. Biology conforming to the typical structure of a designated type 4. Physics not apparent or relative; taking into account all complicating factors true [trü] (geodesy) Related to true north. (science and technology) Actual, as constrasted with fictitious, such as true sun. Related to a fixed point, either on the earth or in space, in contrast with relative, which is related to a moving point. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Portuguese traveller, contrary to the general vein of his countrymen, has amused his reader with no romantic absurdities or incredible fictions; whatever he relates, whether true or not, is at least probable; and he who tells nothing exceeding the bounds of probability has a right to demand that they should believe him who cannot contradict him. If you say that no young lady would have behaved as I have presently to relate of Nicolete, that no parents were ever so accommodating in the world of reality, I reply,--No doubt you are right, but none the less what I have to tell is true and really did happen, for all that. Books Yellow, Red, and Green and Blue, All true, or just as good as true, And here's the Yellow Book for YOU! |
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