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falsest

falsest is the superlative form of false.

Meaning of false

Adjective

false (comparative falser, superlative falsest)

  1. Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
    • Also the rule of false position, with dyuers examples not onely vulgar, but some appertaynyng to the rule of Algeber.1551, James A.H. Murray, editor, A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles: Founded Mainly on the Materials Collected by the Philological Society, volume 1, Oxford: Clarendon Press, published...
    Antonyms:
    real, true
  2. Based on factually incorrect premises.
    • false legislation, false punishment
  3. Spurious, artificial.
    • false teeth
  4. Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.
  5. Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.
    • a false witness
  6. Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous.
    • a false friend, lover, or subject; false to promises

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Questions about falsest

What is falsest the superlative form of?
Falsest is the superlative form of false.

Words near falsest in the dictionary

  1. falsening
  2. falsens
  3. falser
  4. falsers
  5. falses
  6. falsest
  7. falseticker
  8. falsetickers
  9. falsettist
  10. falsettists
  11. falsetto

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