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==English==
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===Etymology===
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===Noun===
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# {{lb|en|logic}} An arbitrary [[contradiction]], denoted [[⊥]].

==Latin==

===Etymology===
From {{m|la|falsus}}, perfect passive participle of {{m|la|fallō||deceive, trick}}.

===Pronunciation===
* {{la-IPA|falsum}}

===Noun===
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# An [[untruth]], [[falsehood]], [[fraud]], [[deceit]], [[lie]]; [[forgery]].
#: ''Ex '''falso''' quodlibet.''<sup>({{w|principle_of_explosion|WP}})</sup>
#:: From falsehood anything [follows]: <math>\bot \rightarrow Q</math>.

====Declension====
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====Related terms====
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===References===
* {{R:Elementary Lewis}}
* {{R:Gaffiot}}
* {{R:M&A}}
* {{R:Peck}}
* {{R:Smith's Antiquities}}