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English

falsehood-related

|false-hood-re-lat-ed|

B2

/ˈfɔːlsˌhʊd rɪˈleɪtɪd/

(falsehood)

untruth

Base FormPlural
falsehoodfalsehoods
Etymology
Etymology Information

'falsehood' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fals', where 'fals' meant 'deceitful'.

Historical Evolution

'fals' changed from Old English word 'fals' and eventually became the modern English word 'falsehood'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'deceitful or untrue', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a lie or untruth'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

pertaining to or associated with falsehoods or lies.

The report contained several falsehood-related statements.

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Last updated: 2025/07/05 23:55