Meaning of the word verisimilitude in English

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verisimilitude

US /ˌver.ə.səˈmɪl.ə.tuːd/
UK /ˌver.ɪ.sɪˈmɪl.ɪ.tʃuːd/
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Noun

the appearance of being true or real

Example:
The novel's verisimilitude is enhanced by the author's use of real historical documents.
The special effects added a sense of verisimilitude to the sci-fi movie.