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apocryphal
What does apocryphal mean?
apocryphal (adjective): of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use apocryphal in a sentence?
- There is an apocryphal tale of a little boy plugging the dike with his finger. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce apocryphal?
/əˈpɑkɹəfəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does apocryphal come from?
From apocrypha + -al.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time
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of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend
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quick to become bad-tempered or cross, especially due to insignificant matters; irritable, pettish, petulant
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highly influential, especially in some original way, and providing a basis for future development or research
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