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apocryphal

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apocryphal

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apocryphal is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, apocryphal is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofapocryphal

1adjective
  • Of, or pertaining to, the Apocrypha.
  • (by extension) Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical.

    Synonyms: allonymous, spurious

    Example: "Many scholars consider the stories of the monk Teilo to be apocryphal."

  • (by extension) Of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend.

    Synonyms: anecdotal

    Example: "There is an apocryphal tale of a little boy plugging the dike with his finger."

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