Meaning & Definition of word "Spurious"
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Spurious
/ˈspjʊəriəs/
adjective:
- 1. not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
- Example: The scientist dismissed the spurious results of the experiment as nothing more than a fluke.
- 2. illegitimate; born of parents who are not married to each other.
- Example: He was determined to prove that his spurious lineage did not define his worth.
- 3. of inferior quality; false in appearance.
- Example: The artist was known for selling spurious replicas of famous paintings.
Etymology
Late Latin spurius meaning illegitimate, false.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spurious argument:
An argument that is not based on sound reasoning.
spurious reasoning:
Reasoning that is flawed or deceptive.
Related Words
falsified:
To alter information dishonestly.
counterfeit:
A fraudulent imitation.
Slang Meanings of spurious
Meaning: Bogus
Example Sentence: That product is totally bogus; it's spurious.
Meaning: Phony
Example Sentence: Don't fall for that phony excuse; it's spurious.