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Meaning

1. Meaning 1 · noun

   One of two options on a true-or-false test.

   “The student received a failing grade for circling every true and false on her quiz.”

2. Meaning 2 · adjective

   Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.

3. Meaning 3 · adjective

   Based on factually incorrect premises.

   “false legislation, false punishment”

4. Meaning 4 · adjective

   Spurious, artificial.

   “false teeth”

5. Meaning 5 · adjective

   Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.

6. Meaning 6 · adjective

   Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.

   “a false witness”

7. Meaning 7 · adjective

   Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous.

   “a false friend, lover, or subject;  false to promises”

8. Meaning 8 · adjective

   Not well founded; not firm or trustworthy; erroneous.

   “a false conclusion;  a false construction in grammar”

9. Meaning 9 · adjective

   Not essential or permanent, as parts of a structure which are temporary or supplemental.

10. Meaning 10 · adjective

    Used in the vernacular name of a species (or group of species) together with the name of another species to which it is similar in appearance.

    “false killer whale (a dolphin)”

11. Meaning 11 · adjective

    Out of tune.

12. Meaning 12 · adverb

    In a dishonest and disloyal way; falsely.

How this word is used

• Everyday “The student received a failing grade for circling every true and false on her quiz.”
• General “false legislation, false punishment”
• General “false teeth”
• General “a false witness”
• General “a false friend, lover, or subject;  false to promises”
• General “a false conclusion;  a false construction in grammar”
• General “false killer whale (a dolphin)”

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