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Definition spurious in British English

spurious adjective

adjective
/ˈspjʊəriəs/
1

something such as a statement that is spurious is not reasonable or correct because it is not based on true facts or a sensible way of thinking

Example

a spurious claim/comparison

Synonyms and related words
apparently supposed alleged
2

not real or sincere

Example

spurious excitement

Synonyms and related words
insincere forced sugary imaginary hypothetical false
Definition spurious in British English