Definition of APOCRYPHAL

apocryphal

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • being of questionable authenticity

Adjective

  • of or belonging to the Apocrypha

Adj

  • Of, or pertaining to, the Apocrypha.
  • Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical.
  • Of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend.

Origin / Etymology

From apocrypha + -al.

Antonyms

canonical

Scrabble Score: 22

apocryphal is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
apocryphal is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
apocryphal is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

apocryphal is a valid Words With Friends word