Dictionary entryCEFR C2adjective
apocryphal
IPA pronunciation: /əˈpɒk.rɪ.fəl/
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Апокрифический, сомнительный
English definition
Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
Example
The tale of Newton being struck by a falling apple may be largely apocryphal.
Collocations
- apocryphal story
- apocryphal tale
- probably apocryphal
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