spurious — false or fake; not being what it purports to be
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: false or fake; not being what it purports to be
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspʊriəs/
Korean meaning: 가짜의, 거짓의, 위조의
Korean pronunciation: **스푸**리어스
Example Sentences
- The politician's spurious tears during the speech fooled no one.
- Scientists rejected the spurious data that couldn't be replicated.
- His spurious excuse about being abducted by aliens didn't convince his boss.
spurious
ADJECTIVE//ˈspʊriəs//
false or fake; not being what it purports to be
An art expert exposes a spurious masterpiece as a modern fake
From curious to serious - spurious art revealed!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin spurius meaning 'illegitimate' or 'of questionable origin,' referring to something not genuine or of dubious parentage. The word entered English in the 16th century, originally describing illegitimate children before broadening to mean false or fake in general.
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📝Examples
“The politician's spurious tears during the speech fooled no one.”
“Scientists rejected the spurious data that couldn't be replicated.”
“His spurious excuse about being abducted by aliens didn't convince his boss.”
“The art expert immediately spotted the spurious Picasso painting.”
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