noun
falsity
FAWL-suh-tee/ˈfɔːlsəti/
The condition of being untrue.
The exposed plaster reveals the falsity of the imitation apple's fruity appearance.
Etymology
The pieces express the quality of being false. Earlier English use emphasized deceitfulness and dishonesty; the selected meaning also covers simple untruth, without necessarily implying deliberate deception.
In context
… the truth or falsity of the tale the voluntary apparently voluntary relocation of juno reagano from vi to rome symbolize …
More examples
- A single photograph proves the falsity of the rumor.
- The report contains several falsities about the company's finances.
- We judge each statement for its truth or falsity.
Forms
falsity · falsities
false adjective — Not true or consistent with facts.
falsely adverb — In a way that is untrue.
Similar words
- falsehood
- Often names a specific untrue statement, especially a deliberate one.
- inaccuracy
- Suggests incorrect details rather than complete lack of truth.