Learn a Word Daily — Apocryphal
Today’s word is "Apocryphal": Of doubtful authenticity; widely told but likely untrue.
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Word of the Day · January 27, 2026
Apocryphal
uh-POK-rih-ful · adjective
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Definition
Of doubtful authenticity; widely told but likely untrue.
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Origin & Etymology
From Greek apokryphos, meaning “hidden” or “obscure.”
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Nuance
Apocryphal doesn’t mean “definitely false”—it means the evidence is shaky, even if the story is famous.
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Usage
“The apocryphal tale is repeated everywhere, but no one can prove it happened.”
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Fun Fact
“Apocrypha” originally referred to texts not included in an official canon—hence the sense of “not fully accepted.”
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