Spurious Meaning in English
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Definition
Something that is spurious is false or not what it claims to be, though it might appear real or genuine at first.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or academic, often used for claims, arguments, data, or documents that are fake or misleading. Common with 'spurious claims', 'spurious correlation', 'spurious document'. Not for physical objects, but for facts, logic, or authenticity.
Example Sentences
The scientist rejected the spurious data from the experiment.
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His excuse was clearly spurious, and no one believed it.
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Many people fell for the spurious advertisement online.
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There's a lot of spurious information circulating on social media these days.
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We have to be careful not to fall for spurious arguments in political debates.
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That theory sounds impressive, but it's actually based on spurious assumptions.
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