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apocryphal

🇬🇧 UK/ә'pɔkrif(ә)l/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Of doubtful authenticity or truthfulness; widely told but probably not true; relating to the Apocrypha.

真实性存疑的；不足为信的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
apocryphaother
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lrelating to, having the nature of
=apocryphal

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    That popular story about Lincoln is actually apocryphal and historically inaccurate.

  • 2.

    Many apocryphal tales about ancient heroes blur fact with fantasy and legend.

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