Definition of Spurious
Spurious
spu·ri·ous


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
fake, fraudulent, or false, having origins or nature other than those claimed, or otherwise deceitful in some way;

e.g. The politician made a spurious claim that he was being wire tapped by his opponents.

(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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