apocryphalness

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to apocrypha or apocryphal writings

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Variants

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apocryphal , apocryphally , apocryphalness , apocryphalnesses

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Etymology

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From Greek apokryphein, 'to hide away' + -al + -ness

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Trivia

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1. The term 'apocrypha' comes from the Greek word for 'hidden away'.

2. The Apocrypha is a collection of texts that are not part of the Hebrew Bible but are included in some Christian Bibles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Apocrypha: Writings or texts that are not considered part of the canonical scriptures of a religion but are still revered by some groups.

2. Legend: A story that has been passed down through generations and may not be based on fact but still holds cultural significance.

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Quotes

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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

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Culture

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Apocryphalness is often associated with stories, myths, or texts that are not considered authentic or reliable by the mainstream. In literature and art, apocryphalness is used to explore themes of truth, authenticity, and the power of storytelling.

How to Memorize "apocryphalness"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of hidden or unreliable stories.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Apocryphal texts are hidden from the mainstream' to remember the meaning of apocryphalness.

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