untruth
|un/truth|
B2
/ʌnˈtruːθ/
false statement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untruth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'untrēowþ', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'trēowþ' meant 'truth'.
Historical Evolution
'untrēowþ' changed from Old English word 'untrēowþ' and eventually became the modern English word 'untruth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of truth', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a lie or false statement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a statement that is not true; a lie.
He was caught in an untruth during the interview.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35