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spurious

[ˈspjʊər.i.əs]

spurious Definition

  • 1false or fake, although seeming to be genuine
  • 2not based on truth or valid reasoning

Using spurious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spurious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The article was full of spurious claims and inaccuracies.

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    He was accused of making spurious allegations against his colleagues.

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    The company's spurious advertising claims were exposed by the media.

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    The evidence presented in court was deemed spurious by the judge.

spurious Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for spurious

Phrases with spurious

  • a relationship between two variables that appears to be statistically significant but is not actually meaningful

    Example

    There is a spurious correlation between ice cream sales and crime rates.

  • an unwanted radio signal that is generated by an electronic device

    Example

    The spurious emissions from the radio were interfering with other electronic equipment.

  • a line of reasoning that appears to be valid but is actually flawed

    Example

    His spurious argument was quickly dismantled by the opposing team.

Origins of spurious

from Latin 'spurius', meaning 'illegitimate'

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Summary: spurious in Brief

The term 'spurious' [ˈspjʊər.i.əs] refers to something that is false or fake, despite appearing to be genuine. It can also describe something that is not based on truth or valid reasoning. Examples include spurious claims, allegations, and advertising. The term extends into phrases like 'spurious correlation,' which describes a meaningless statistical relationship, and 'spurious argument,' which refers to flawed reasoning.