Definition of FALSITY

falsity

Plural: falsities

Noun

  • The state of being false; a falsehood.
  • the state of being false or untrue
    • "argument could not determine its truth or falsity"
  • a false statement
  • Something that is false; an untrue assertion.
  • The characteristic of being untrue.

Examples

  • The belief that the world is flat is a falsity.
  • The falsity of his claimed seven-letter word was quickly revealed by the game’s dictionary.
  • The falsity of that statement is easily proven.

Origin / Etymology

Corresponding to false + -ity. From Middle French fausseté, Old French falseté, from Late Latin falsitas, from Latin falsus.

Antonyms

truth, verity

Scrabble Score: 13

falsity: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
falsity: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
falsity: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

falsity: valid Words With Friends Word