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apocryphal

/əˈpɒkɹəfəl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to stories or texts of doubtful authenticity.

    - "The apocryphal gospels were not included in the Bible."
    - "Many apocryphal stories about famous people circulate on the internet."
Pronunciation
  1. /əˈpɑːkɹəfəl/



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Antonyms

canonical
Synonyms

allonymous , spurious , anecdotal
Variants
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apocryphal , apocryphally , apocryphalness , apocryphalnesses
Etymology
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From the Greek word apokryphos, meaning 'hidden, concealed'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'apocryphal' is often used to describe texts or stories that are not considered authentic or reliable, but this does not necessarily mean that they are false or unimportant.

  2. The Apocrypha, a collection of texts that were not included in the Hebrew Bible but were included in the Greek Septuagint, contains several important books such as Tobit, Judith, and Wisdom of Solomon.

Related Concepts
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  1. Canon: A collection of texts or works that are considered authoritative or authentic in a particular religious or literary tradition.

  2. Pseudepigrapha: A collection of religious texts that were not included in the canonical scriptures of various faiths but were attributed to famous biblical figures.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. During these men's professional lives, Wall Street has become accustomed to getting what it wants from Washington. America's top bankers have an even longer history of not giving a hoot what the public thinks. Sample (possibly "apocryphal") quote from the original J.P. Morgan: " I owe the public nothing."

    - Daniel Gross,{it}Newsweek{/it},23 Feb. 2009

  2. True or "apocryphal", the story of the invention of the fried Ipswich clam—Mr. Woodman, faced with a huge vat of hot oil for his potato chips and a mess of clams harvested from the mud flats of his home town, reportedly had a eureka moment—is unabashed gospel for lovers of this regional specialty.

    - Nancy Harmon Jenkins,{it}New York Times{/it},21 Aug. 2002

  3. There is a story, perhaps "apocryphal", about Leonard Bernstein and tax returns. On the line that asked him to list his profession, Bernstein didn't write "conductor" or "composer," or "pianist," or "teacher." He simply wrote, "musician."

    - Bari Walsh,{it}Bostonia{/it},Winter 2000-2001
Culture
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The term 'apocryphal' has been used in various contexts, including literature, art, and religion. In literature, it refers to stories or texts of doubtful authenticity. In art, it can refer to works that are attributed to a famous artist but whose authenticity is uncertain. In religion, it refers to texts that were not included in the canonical scriptures of various faiths.

How to Memorize "apocryphal"

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    - Visualize a book with a label that says 'Apocryphal'.
    - Visualize a question mark symbol next to the word 'Apocryphal'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'Apocryphal' with the word 'doubtful'.
    - Associate the word 'Apocryphal' with the word 'legend'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'Apocryphal' starts with the letter 'A' and has the sound of 'apo' and 'cry'.

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1. Break it down: The word 'apocryphal' can be broken down into 'a-poc-ry-phal'. This makes it easier to remember the word as a series of syllables.

2. Associate with a story: Imagine a story where a group of people (a 'phony' or 'fake' group) are trying to pass off a hidden or secret text (the 'cryptic' part) as having religious or historical significance. This story can help you remember the meaning of 'apocryphal' as something that is of questionable authenticity.

3. Use mnemonic devices: Create a mnemonic device to help you remember the word. For example, you could use the sentence 'A Pope once wrote a phony gospel, hence apocryphal' to help you remember the meaning of the word.

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