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-derivedapocryphaother
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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.