mendacity Meaning & Definition
What Does Mendacity Mean?
Mendacity is a noun that means The fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty. It can also mean A deceit, falsehood, or lie.
Word Facts for Mendacity
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mɛnˈdæsəti/ |
| Antonyms | veracity |
| Plural | mendacities |
Mendacity Definition (Noun)
- The fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty.
- A deceit, falsehood, or lie.
Synonyms of Mendacity
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Word Forms & Grammar
mendacity (countable and uncountable, plural mendacities)
Words That Rhyme With Mendacity
Origin of Mendacity
From Late Latin mendacitas,[1] from Latin mendāx (“deceitful, deceptive, lying”) + -itās (suffix forming nouns indicating a state of being). Mendāx is derived from mentior (“to deceive, lie”) (from mēns, mentis (“mind; intellect; judgment, reasoning”), from Proto-Indo-European *méntis (“thought”)) + -āx (suffix forming adjectives expressing a tendency or inclination), or from Proto-Indo-European *mend- (“to fault”). By surface analysis, Latin mendāc- + -ity.
Questions People Ask About Mendacity
What part of speech is mendacity?
Mendacity is a noun.
What is the opposite of mendacity?
The opposite of mendacity is veracity.
What is the plural of mendacity?
The plural of mendacity is mendacities.