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- [spyoo r-ee-uh s]
- /ˈspyʊər i əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spyoo r-ee-uh s]
- /ˈspyʊər i əs/
Definitions of spuriously word
- adjective spuriously not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended, or proper source; counterfeit. 1
- adjective spuriously Biology. (of two or more parts, plants, etc.) having a similar appearance but a different structure. 1
- adjective spuriously of illegitimate birth; bastard. 1
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Origin of spuriously
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin spurius bastard, perhaps < Etruscan; see -ous
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Parts of speech for Spuriously
noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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spuriously popularity
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.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
spuriously usage trend in Literature
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adverb spuriously
- deceptively — apt or tending to deceive: The enemy's peaceful overtures may be deceptive.
- mendaciously — In a lying or deceitful manner.
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