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- Dictionaryapocryphal/əˈpɒkrɪfl/
adjective
- 1. (of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true: "there is an apocryphal story about a disgraced rock star who ended up in bankruptcy court"
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Apocryphal means of doubtful authenticity or spurious, or of or resembling the Apocrypha, a section of the Bible not in official canons. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of apocryphal from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Apocryphal means probably not true although it is often told and believed by some people. Learn more about the word, its usage, and some examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and Corpus.
Apocrypha are biblical or related writings not forming part of the accepted canon of scripture. While some might be of doubtful authorship or authenticity, [1] in Christianity, the word apocryphal (ἀπόκρυφος) was first applied to writings which were to be read privately rather than in the public context of church services.
Apocryphal definition: of doubtful authorship or authenticity.. See examples of APOCRYPHAL used in a sentence.
APOCRYPHAL meaning: 1. An apocryphal story is probably not true although it is often told and believed by some people…. Learn more.
1. of doubtful authorship or authenticity. 2. not genuine; spurious; counterfeit. 3. [A-] of or like the Apocrypha. SIMILAR WORDS: ficˈtitious.
/əˈpɑkrəfəl/ IPA guide. Other forms: apocryphally. Urban legends — stories about phantom hitchhikers, deep-fried rats, and spider eggs in bubblegum — are classic examples of apocryphal tales. They're told as if they're true, but no one can ever verify their origins or authenticity.
