Vocabulary Entry

apocryphal

|adjective • noun

adjective

Of questionable authenticity; not genuine or true.

Example Sentences

"The apocryphal story about the origins of the holiday is often told but never verified."

"He dismissed the book as apocryphal, arguing that its claims lacked credible evidence."

"Many apocryphal texts have been excluded from the official canon."

noun

Example Sentences

"The student's thesis explored various apocryphals and their historical significance."

"She found a collection of apocryphals that offered a different perspective on the biblical narratives."

"The apocryphal manuscripts were fascinating but often disputed among scholars."