Vocabulary Spotlight
Apocryphal
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: संदेहास्पद (sandehaspad) – Aisi kahani ya baat jo shayad sach na ho, ya jisme sachai ke pramaan ki kami ho.
Pronunciation
[uh-pok-ruh-fuhl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
False – झूठा (jhootha)
Related Words
Unverified – अप्रमाणित (apramaanit)
Word Origin
“Apocryphal” Greek ke “apokryphos” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “hidden” ya “doubtful”. Yeh un kahaniyon ya ghatnaon ke liye use hota hai jinme sachai ke pramaan ki kami hoti hai.
– The word “Apocryphal” comes from the Greek “apokryphos,” meaning “hidden” or “doubtful,” often used for stories lacking proof of authenticity.
Word Family
Noun: Apocrypha – सन्देहास्पद कथाएँ (sandehaspad kathayein)
Adjective: Apocryphal – संदेहास्पद (sandehaspad)
Usage Examples
1. Uski apocryphal kahani par koi vishwas nahi kar raha tha.
– No one believed his apocryphal story.
2. Internet par kai apocryphal facts aur rumors milte hain.
– Many apocryphal facts and rumors can be found on the internet.
Cultural Note
India mein apocryphal stories ka concept hai jismein kuch kahaniyon aur ghatnaon par logon ko yakeen nahi hota hai, jaise historical myths aur unverified tales.
In Context
“Apocryphal” ka use un kahaniyon ya statements ke liye hota hai jinme sachai ki kami ho ya jinhe pramaan ke bina maanaa jaaye.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Apocryphal” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Apocryphal” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?