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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spurious

/ˈspɜːrɪəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does spurious mean?

adjective

Not genuine or authentic; falsely attributed or pretended. Not based on fact or reason.

Example

"The company's claims about its new product were widely regarded as spurious and lacking in scientific evidence."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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