apocryphal
adjective | /apocryphal/
of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
apocryphal
adjective | /apocryphal/
Advanced WordsHARDof doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
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"The story of his heroism turned out to be apocryphal."
"She enjoyed telling apocryphal tales."
Mnemonic Trick
Apocryphal = Apo (away) + Crypt → Hidden or doubtful origin.
Etymology
From Greek apokryphos = hidden, obscure
apo- (away) + kryptein (to hide)
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