falsely-confirmed
|false-ly-con-firmed|
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/ˈfɔːlsli kənˈfɜːrmd/
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/ˈfɔːlsli kənˈfɜːmd/
(confirm)
verify truth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'confirm' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'confirmare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'firmare' meant 'to strengthen.'
Historical Evolution
'confirmare' transformed into the Old French word 'confirmer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'confirm' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strengthen or establish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to verify or validate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been incorrectly verified as true or accurate.
The report was falsely-confirmed, leading to widespread misinformation.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 16:54