fraudulent
[ fraw-juh-luhnt ]
/ ˈfrɔ dʒə lənt /
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adjective
SYNONYMS FOR fraudulent
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for fraudulent
fraudulent
/ (ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt) /
adjective
acting with or having the intent to deceive
relating to or proceeding from fraud or dishonest action
Derived forms of fraudulent
fraudulence or fraudulency, nounfraudulently, adverbWord Origin for fraudulent
C15: from Latin fraudulentus deceitful
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