Falsity - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
The quality of being false or untrue; deception or incorrectness.
Synonyms:
untruth, deception, lie, fallacy, fabrication
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
truth, veracity, honesty
Common Collocations:
expose falsity, prove falsity, inherent falsity, blatant falsity
Derivatives:
falsify, falsification, falsifier
Usage Tips:
Use "falsity" to describe deliberate deception or incorrectness in statements or beliefs.
Common Phrases:
ring of falsity, sheer falsity, blatant falsity
Etymology:
From Latin "falsitas," meaning "deceitfulness," derived from "falsus" (false).
Examples:
- 1. The claim's falsity was quickly exposed by evidence.
- 2. She detected a hint of falsity in his apology.
- 3. The argument relied on the falsity of outdated assumptions.
- 4. His speech was full of exaggeration and falsity.