apocryphal — of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɑːkrɪfəl/
Example Sentences
- The apocryphal story about Einstein failing math is still widely believed.
- His apocryphal tales of dating celebrities made him popular at parties.
- Most of the apocryphal quotes on social media are misattributed.
apocryphal
ADJECTIVE[/əˈpɑːkrɪfəl/]
of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
Grandpa's apocryphal war story gets wilder every Thanksgiving dinner.
A pack-ry-full of fake stories - authenticity doubtful!
Political rumors need critical apocryphal review!
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Origin
From Late Latin apocryphal, derived from Greek apokryphos meaning 'hidden' or 'obscure'. The word originally referred to biblical writings of disputed authorship or authenticity.
Breakdown
apo- (away, off) + kryph- (hide, conceal) + -al (adjective suffix) = apocryphal (hidden away, of uncertain origin or authenticity)
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📝Examples
“The apocryphal story about Einstein failing math is still widely believed.”
“His apocryphal tales of dating celebrities made him popular at parties.”
“Most of the apocryphal quotes on social media are misattributed.”
“The professor dismissed the student's apocryphal sources as unreliable.”
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