adjective / noun / adverb
false
FAWLSS/fɔːls/
Not corresponding to what is true or genuine.
The scale gives a false reading of zero under the heavy bricks.
Etymology
Latin falsus covered both deception and being mistaken. English initially emphasized intentional untruth, then also used the word for anything contrary to fact or reason.
In context
this is a false translation this is a lie it's not true this is not what Paul said
More examples
- She removes her false teeth before bed.
- A false friend shares your secrets behind your back.
- The program returns false when the password is incorrect.
Forms
false · falser · falsest
falsely adverb — In an untrue or misleading way.
falsehood noun — A statement that is not true.