falsification

noun

the act of determining that something is false

the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting

a willful perversion of facts

any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something

Roots

falsusfals- · Latin · false facio-fic · Latin · make

Synonyms for falsification

falsifyingn misrepresentationn prevaricationn

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Where does falsification come from?

The word falsification breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: fals-, from Latin falsus (“false”); and -fic, from Latin facio (“make”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.