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Falsity - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

falsity

/ˈfɔlsəti/ /ˈfɒlsɪti/

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 The argument relied on the falsity of outdated assumptions.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.

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