How To Spell specious?
How to Pronounce specious?
Correct pronunciation for the word "specious" is [spˈiːʃəs], [spˈiːʃəs], [s_p_ˈiː_ʃ_ə_s].
Definition of specious
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Showy; pleasing to view; apparently right; plausible.
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Speciousness.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for specious?
What are similar-sounding words for specious?
What is the adjective for specious?
The adjective form of "specious" is "specious". The word functions as both an adjective and a noun.
Usage over time for specious:
This graph shows how "specious" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of specious?
The plural form of the word "specious" is "speciouses." However, it is worth noting that the word "specious" does not commonly appear in plural form.
What is the singular form of specious?
The singular form of the word "specious" is "speciousness"
Synonyms for Specious:
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adj.
• wrong, incorrect • excusable • erroneous • misleading • wrong • false • seductive • dishonest • fake; imitation • meaningless • ostensible • pretentious • made-up • hypocritical -
n.
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- anecdotal ,
- doubtful ,
- allegedly ,
- apparently .
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Resources
- Correct spelling for specious [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- specious - English spelling dictionary
- Specious | Definition of specious by Merriam-Webster
- Specious definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Specious | Definition of specious at Dictionary.com
- Specious dictionary definition | specious defined
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