falsely-verified
|false-ly-ver-i-fied|
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/ˈfɔːlsli ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/
(verify)
confirm truth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'verify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'verificare,' where 'verus' meant 'true' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'verificare' transformed into the Old French word 'verifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'verify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make true,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to confirm the truth or accuracy of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been confirmed or validated incorrectly or deceitfully.
The document was falsely-verified, leading to a major misunderstanding.
Synonyms
incorrectly-validateddeceptively-confirmed
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 01:19