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/
Korean meaning: 진위가 의심스러운, 위조된, 근거가 불확실한
Korean pronunciation: 어**팍**크리펄
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
Editor questions reporter's apocryphal document in busy newsroom
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.
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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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