Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apocryphal
adjective
/əˈpɒkrɪfəl/
Definition
Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
Examples
- The apocryphal tale of the lost city captivated the imaginations of explorers for centuries.
- Many of the quotes attributed to famous figures are apocryphal and may not actually have been said by them.
Meaning
Apocryphal refers to stories or claims that are of uncertain or questionable origin, often related to historical or religious texts.
Synonyms
- doubtful
- questionable
- unverified
- spurious
