The etymology of hairpiece refers us to the Latin word positicius . This is a word that was formed by joining two elements: the word “positus”, which can be translated as “position”, and the suffix “-icius”, which is equivalent to “similarity”.
What is described as false is that which is neither proper nor natural , but rather an imitation or an addition .
Among the words that can function as a synonym for false, we can highlight some such as false, imitated, added, misleading, fictitious, forced or even artificial. Not to mention that they can also be used synonymously, focusing on hairpiece as an aesthetic "imitation", from wig to toupee to toupee and prosthesis.
On the contrary, among its antonyms we find true and natural.
There are various artificial elements that a human being can incorporate into their body to replace something they lost . This addition can be linked to the solution of a functional problem or an aesthetic issue.
False teeth , in this framework, replace the natural teeth that were lost for some reason. These prostheses help the subject to continue speaking and chewing normally.
It is possible to find different types of false teeth. In some cases, these are objects that are permanently fixed in the mouth ; In others, they are part of removable prostheses.
False hair , on the other hand, is called a wig . This false hair is usually used to hide baldness, although it is also used for symbolic purposes and even as a costume at parties.
In addition to everything indicated, we cannot ignore that there are also false nails and false eyelashes. These are mainly used by women to highlight both their hands and their eyes, respectively.
Currently, both are trending in the world of aesthetics. And internationally renowned figures have contributed to this, such as the case, for example, of the Spanish singer Rosalía.
A false name , meanwhile, is a nickname : a name given to an individual based on a physical characteristic or other trait. Another possibility is that the false name is a pseudonym used to hide the true identity.
In this sense, we can highlight that, throughout history, there have been many writers who, for example, have resorted to using pseudonyms to sign their works. In some cases to keep their identity secret and in others to be able to publish their work.
Among these authors are, for example, Charlotte Brontë who signed her novels as Currer Bell, Cecilia Böhl de Faber who called herself in literature as Fernán Caballero or Louisa May Alcott who signed her first works as AM Barnard.
False relatives , finally, are people who fulfill a role typically associated with that assumed by a member of the family, despite the fact that they do not have a blood or political relationship. Suppose that Juan is the best friend of Ricardo , who is the father of a boy named Esteban . Due to the bond forged, Ricardo considers that Juan is his son's false uncle .