Spuriously: meaning, definitions and examples
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spuriously
[ ˈspjʊərɪəsli ]
in a deceptive or false manner
In a way that is not genuine or true, especially in order to deceive someone.
Synonyms
deceptively, falsely, fraudulently
Examples of usage
- He was accused of spuriously claiming to be a doctor.
- The evidence was spuriously manipulated to support their argument.
without justification
In a manner lacking a valid reason or basis.
Synonyms
baselessly, unjustifiably, unreasonably
Examples of usage
- The decision to terminate his employment was spuriously made without any evidence.
- She was spuriously accused of theft without any proof.
Translations
Translations of the word "spuriously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 falsamente
🇮🇳 झूठा
🇩🇪 fälschlicherweise
🇮🇩 palsu
🇺🇦 хибно
🇵🇱 fałszywie
🇯🇵 偽りに
🇫🇷 faussement
🇪🇸 falsamente
🇹🇷 yanlış bir şekilde
🇰🇷 거짓으로
🇸🇦 زورًا
🇨🇿 nepravdivě
🇸🇰 nepravdivo
🇨🇳 虚假地
🇸🇮 nepravilno
🇮🇸 falslega
🇰🇿 жалған
🇬🇪 ყალბად
🇦🇿 yalançı
🇲🇽 falsamente
Word origin
The adverb 'spuriously' originated from the Middle English word 'spurius', which means illegitimate or false. It has been used in English since the 15th century. The term is derived from the Latin 'spurius', meaning false or illegitimate. Over time, 'spuriously' has evolved to describe actions or statements that are deceptive, false, or without justification.