non-spuriousness

spu·ri·ous

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Definitions of non-spuriousness word

adjective non-spuriousness not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended, or proper source; counterfeit. 1
adjective non-spuriousness Biology. (of two or more parts, plants, etc.) having a similar appearance but a different structure. 1
adjective non-spuriousness of illegitimate birth; bastard. 1

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin spurius bastard, perhaps < Etruscan; see -ous

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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