adj
Uncommon
fraudulent
FRAW-dyuu-luhnt
Fraudulent (adj) means involving deliberate deception, especially for financial gain. Example: “The bank flagged several fraudulent transactions on his account.”
adj
1
Involving deliberate deception, especially for financial gain.
"The bank flagged several fraudulent transactions on his account."
"She submitted a fraudulent insurance claim after the fire."
How to use fraudulent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDishonest and based on deliberate deception.
Common pairings
fraudulent activity
fraudulent claim
fraudulent transaction
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- more fraudulent
- Superlative
- most fraudulent
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Etymology
From Latin fraudulentus, from fraus, "fraud."
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What does “fraudulent” mean?
The word “fraudulent” means involving deliberate deception, especially for financial gain. In plain terms, dishonest and based on deliberate deception.
How do you pronounce “fraudulent”?
“Fraudulent” is pronounced FRAW-dyuu-luhnt (/ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.lənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “fraudulent” in a sentence?
Here is “fraudulent” used in a sentence: “The bank flagged several fraudulent transactions on his account.”
What part of speech is “fraudulent”?
“Fraudulent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fraudulent” come from?
The word “fraudulent” comes from Latin. From Latin fraudulentus, from fraus, "fraud.".
Is “fraudulent” a common word?
“Fraudulent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between fraudulent and dishonest?
Dishonest broadly describes any lack of truthfulness, while fraudulent specifically implies deliberate deception carried out for financial gain, often with legal consequences. A fraudulent transaction, for example, involves intentional deceit designed to secure money or property unlawfully.
What makes an activity legally fraudulent rather than just a mistake?
An activity is considered fraudulent when it involves deliberate deception intended to achieve financial gain, as opposed to an honest error or misunderstanding. Intent to deceive is the key factor that separates fraud from an innocent mistake.
What are common examples of fraudulent activity?
Common examples include fraudulent charges on a credit card, fraudulent claims on insurance, and fraudulent schemes designed to trick people out of money. In each case, the defining feature is deliberate deception carried out for financial benefit.
