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spurious

UK
/ˈspjʊəriəs/
US
/ˈspjʊriəs/

Translations

spuriousadjective
more spurious
Comp.
most spurious
Super.
UK
/ˈspjʊəriəs/
US
/ˈspjʊriəs/
fauxSe dit d’un objet, d’un document ou d’un élément qui n’est pas authentique.
The document was found to be spurious, leading to the dismissal of the case.
Le document s’est révélé faux, ce qui a entraîné le rejet de l’affaire.
fallacieuxSe dit d’un raisonnement, d’un argument ou d’une apparence de validité qui n’est pas réellement fondé.
The spurious argument failed to convince the jury.
L’argument fallacieux n’a pas réussi à convaincre le jury.
Additional translations
illégitimeSens ancien ou littéraire, surtout pour un enfant né hors mariage.
Synonyms
false
fake
illegitimate
bogus
fraudulent
counterfeit
sham
pretended
insincere
deceptive
Antonyms
genuine
authentic
real

Definitions

spuriousadjective
Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
The document was found to be spurious, leading to the dismissal of the case.
Apparently but not actually valid.
The spurious argument failed to convince the jury.
Of illegitimate birth; bastard.
In historical contexts, spurious children often faced social stigma.
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