deceptions
|de-cep-tion-s|
/dɪˈsɛp.ʃənz/
(deception)
misleading
Etymology
'deception' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deceptio' (from the verb 'decipere'), where 'de-' meant 'away/from' and the root related to 'capere/cep-' meant 'to take' or 'to seize'.
'deception' changed from Latin 'deceptio' and Old French 'decepcion' into Middle English 'decepcioun' and eventually became the modern English word 'deception'.
Initially, it meant 'the act of taking away, ensnaring' or 'an act of deceiving', but over time it settled into its current primary meaning of 'the act or practice of deceiving; a trick or false appearance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acts of causing someone to believe something that is not true; the process or practice of deceiving people.
His deceptions finally came to light after an internal audit.
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Noun 2
tricks, schemes, or lies used to mislead someone (countable instances).
The scam relied on small deceptions to convince victims to share their bank details.
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Noun 3
false appearances or misleading impressions (something that misleads by appearance).
Many of the product's features were illusions and deceptions meant to boost sales.
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Last updated: 2025/12/25 16:22