Apocryphal

ENZH

What Does Apocryphal Mean?

  • 伪经
  • 次经
  • 不可信的故事

Apocryphal Pronunciation

/əˈpɒkrɪfəl/

Apocryphal Definition

adjective

Definition

of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true

In ZH

真实性存疑,尽管广泛流传为真实的

How to Use Apocryphal in a Sentence

  • The apocryphal tale of how the town was founded has been told for generations.
  • Many apocryphal stories circulated about the celebrity's early life.
  • He claimed to have an apocryphal manuscript that contradicted historical records.
  • Apocryphal texts are often debated among theologians.
  • Some apocryphal claims can alter the perception of historical events.