Falsity: meaning, definitions and examples

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falsity

 

[ ˈfɔːlsɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in philosophy

The quality of being false or incorrect; the state of being untrue.

Synonyms

falsehood, incorrectness, untruth

Examples of usage

  • The argument was based on a fundamental falsity in the premises.
  • The falsity of his claims was quickly exposed by the fact-checkers.
Context #2 | Noun

in law

The telling of lies or false statements in a legal context.

Synonyms

deceit, dishonesty, perjury

Examples of usage

  • The lawsuit was dismissed after it was proven that the plaintiff had committed falsity.
  • The defendant's attorney accused the witness of committing falsity during the trial.
Context #3 | Noun

general use

The quality of not conforming with the truth or fact; lack of accuracy.

Synonyms

fabrication, inaccuracy, misrepresentation

Examples of usage

  • The article was full of falsities and misleading information.
  • Don't believe everything you read online; there are often falsities presented as facts.

Translations

Translations of the word "falsity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falsidade

🇮🇳 असत्यता

🇩🇪 Falschheit

🇮🇩 kepalsuan

🇺🇦 неправдивість

🇵🇱 fałsz

🇯🇵 虚偽 (きょぎ)

🇫🇷 fausseté

🇪🇸 falsedad

🇹🇷 sahtecilik

🇰🇷 거짓

🇸🇦 زيف

🇨🇿 falešnost

🇸🇰 falošnosť

🇨🇳 虚假 (xūjiǎ)

🇸🇮 lažnivost

🇮🇸 falsleiki

🇰🇿 жалғандық

🇬🇪 ცრუობა

🇦🇿 yalançılıq

🇲🇽 falsedad

Etymology

The word 'falsity' originated from the Middle English term 'falsite', which came from the Old French 'falsité'. The concept of falsity has been discussed in various philosophical and legal contexts throughout history, with an emphasis on the distinction between truth and falsehood. Understanding falsity is essential in critical thinking and reasoning processes, as it helps to discern misinformation and deception.

See also: falsehood, falsehoods, falsely, falseness, falsification.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,206, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.