Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

moment of truth

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.83 in modern English

Syllables: mo-men-t of truth
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.

Example Sentences

"The moment of truth comes when you try to start the engine you have just rebuilt."

Etymology

A calque of Spanish momento de la verdad, which refers to the time of the final sword thrust in a bullfight.

Inflected Forms

moments of truth (plural)

Phrases

defining moment do-or-die sink or swim

Frequently Paired Words

defining moment kairos do-or-die sink or swim

Questions

What does moment of truth mean?: A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.
Where does moment of truth come from?: A calque of Spanish momento de la verdad, which refers to the time of the final sword thrust in a bullfight.

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