Definition of Spurious
Spurious
Spur·i·ous
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Not genuine or true; false or counterfeit.
e.g. The company was accused of selling spurious products to unsuspecting customers.
(adjective)
apparently valid but not actually so, or apparently corresponding or similar to something without genuinely being the thing;
e.g. She made a show of spurious enthusiasm at her rival's success.
(adjective)
in old usage, bastard, of illegitimate birth;
e.g. They had to hide their spurious child from the world.
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