Spurious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Spurious is an adjective meaning False, not authentic, not genuine.
Meaning
False, not authentic, not genuine.
More Meanings
- Extraneous, stray; not relevant or wanted.
- (archaic) Bastardly, illegitimate.
Example Sentences
His argument was spurious and had no validity.
I tried to concentrate on the matter in hand, but spurious thoughts kept intruding.
Spurious emissions from the wireless mast were causing nearby electrical equipment to go haywire.
[…] who alſo in her prime of love, Spouſal embraces, vitiated with Gold, Though offer’d only, by the ſent conceiv’d Her ſpurious firſt-born; Treaſon againſt me?
Synonyms for spurious
Depending on context, synonyms include counterfeit, fake, false, bogus, specious, natural.
Antonyms for spurious
Common opposites include genuine, representative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inauthentic, counterfeit, specious, illegitimate, misbegot, misbegotten.
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