Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patently-untrue
Adjective
/ˈpeɪtəntli ʌnˈtruː/
Definition
Clearly and obviously false; without any doubt of being untrue.
Examples
- The claim that the moon is made of cheese is patently untrue.
- His alibi was patently untrue, as there was video evidence placing him at the scene.
- It is patently untrue to say that there are no consequences for bad behavior.
Meaning
The term ‘patently-untrue’ describes a statement or claim that is undeniably false and can be easily disproven or demonstrated to be incorrect.
Synonyms
- Clearly false
- Obviously untrue
- Unquestionably incorrect
