False
Example: She realized her belief was false after learning the truth.
Definition
"False" describes something that is not true or correct, often used to indicate a belief, statement, or idea that contradicts established facts or reality, such as in the phrase, 'She realized her belief was false after learning the truth.'
Etymology
The word "false" originates from the Old English "fals," which was influenced by Latin "falsus," meaning 'deceived' or 'incorrect.' Did you know that its root relates to the idea of deception or error, highlighting how the concept of falseness is tied to misleading or untruthful information?
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"False" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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