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spurious

/ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/
Meanings
  • adjective

    false or misleading, often intentionally; not authentic or genuine.

    - "The used car salesman tried to sell us a spurious lemon."
    - "The spurious claim about the effectiveness of the weight loss supplement was debunked by scientists."
  • adjective

    of dubious or questionable origin or authenticity; counterfeit.

    - "The collector was thrilled to find a spurious first edition of Hemingway's 'Old Man and the Sea'."
    - "The museum acquired a spurious ancient artifact that was later proven to be a fake."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈspjɔ.ɹi.əs/



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Antonyms

genuine , representative
Synonyms

bogus , counterfeit , fake , false
Rhymes
Words rhyming with spurious
curious , peruse , diverse , rehearse
Variants
List of all variants of spurious that leads to same result
spurious , spuriously , spuriousness , spuriousnesses
Etymology
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From Latin 'spurius' meaning 'bastard, illegitimate, false'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'spurious' comes from the Latin word 'spurius', meaning 'bastard' or 'illegitimate'.

  2. In mathematics, a spurious data point is an outlier or an error in the data set that can affect the accuracy of statistical analysis.

  3. The term 'spurious' can also be used to describe a false or misleading rumor or report in the media.

Related Concepts
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  1. counterfeit: A fake or imitation of something, often made with the intention to deceive.

  2. forgery: An artificially created item, typically with the intention to deceive or defraud.

  3. hoax: A deliberate deception designed to manipulate public opinion or elicit a response.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. Of all the potentially "spurious" phrases regularly found lurking on book jackets, none should be approached with greater wariness than "This is his first novel."

    - Tony Early,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},30 Apr. 2000

  2. One reiterated theme of his book is that the electoral process can be the most dangerous of delusions, tending to confer a "spurious" legitimacy on those most willing to corrupt it.

    - Hilary Mantel,{it}New York Review{/it},21 Sept. 2006

  3. I have no special interest in defending modern finance theory, but I think it is important to get this straight, lest Soros's own ideas acquire "spurious" validity as a practical corrective to academic moonshine.

    - Robert M. Solow,{it}New Republic{/it},12 Apr. 1999
Culture
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The term 'spurious' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict false or misleading situations. In music, the term can refer to a cover or imitation of an original work. In science, spurious results or findings can lead to incorrect conclusions.

How to Memorize "spurious"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a fake or counterfeit item, such as a counterfeit dollar bill or a forged painting.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spurious' with words like 'counterfeit', 'fake', 'forgery', or 'hoax'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a memorable phrase, such as 'Spurious is a fake or a forgery'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'spurious', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association with sound: Imagine saying the word 'spur' (like a spur used on a cowboy's boot) and then add the sound 'ee-us' to the end. This creates the word 'spurious'.

2. Visualize the meaning: Picture something that is fake or not genuine, like a counterfeit bill or a fake ID. Associate this image with the sound 'spurious' in your mind.

3. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence where the word 'spurious' is the most important, such as: 'The spurious claims made by the politician were easily debunked by fact-checkers.'

4. Flashcards: Write the word 'spurious' on one side of a flashcard and its definition on the other. Review the flashcard regularly to reinforce the memory.

5. Use in a conversation: Try to use the word 'spurious' in a conversation or in writing. The more you use it, the more likely you are to remember it.

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