Meaning Of The Word Spurious

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What's The Definition Of Spurious?

spurious
Something that is spurious seems to be genuine, but is false.

spurious in American English
illegitimate; bastard
adjective: not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended, or proper source; counterfeit

spurious in British English
adjective: not genuine or real

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