Falsum

English

Noun

1. Template:Lb An arbitrary contradiction, denoted ⊥.

Latin

Etymology

From Template:M, perfect passive participle of Template:M.

Pronunciation

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Noun

1. An untruth, falsehood, fraud, deceit, lie; forgery.

   Ex falso quodlibet.^(Template:W)

   From falsehood anything [follows]: $\mathrm{\perp }\to Q$.

References

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• Template:R:Gaffiot
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• Template:R:Peck
• Template:R:Smith's Antiquities