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Meaning of false
The primary meaning of the word "false" is not genuine or true.
Etymology of false
The word "false" originates from Old English "fals" and Old French "fals", derived from Latin "falsus", the past participle of "fallere", meaning to deceive.
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is not genuine, accurate, or truthful, with its meaning evolving over time to encompass various contexts, including morality, law, and everyday language.
Synonyms
misleading
untrue
inaccurate
incorrect
erroneous
fallacious
spurious
fake
bogus
sham
pretentious
deceptive
dishonest
fraudulent
artificial
sham
fictitious
unfounded
baseless
untrue
untruthful
mendacious
deceptive
specious
delusive
illusory
insincere
disingenuous
duplicitous
double-dealing
hypocritical
untrustworthy
unreliable
faithless
perfidious
treacherous
Definitions
- Not true or accurate
- * Intended to deceive or mislead
- * Not genuine or authentic
Usage Examples
- The statement he made was false and intended to mislead the public.
- * She was accused of providing false information on her job application.
- * The company was fined for making false claims about their products.