apocrypha Meaning & Definition
What Does Apocrypha Mean?
Apocrypha is used as a noun meaning plural of apocryphon.
Word Facts for Apocrypha
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈpɒk.ɹə.fə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Apocrypha Definition (Noun)
- plural of apocryphon
Noun
- Something, as a writing, that is of doubtful authorship or authority .
Noun
- Something, as a writing, that is of doubtful authorship or authority (formerly also used attributively).
Synonyms of Apocrypha
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Apocrypha in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
apocrypha
apocrypha (usually uncountable, plural apocrypha or apocryphas)
Origin of Apocrypha
From Middle English apocrypha, apocrifa, apocrif, from Late Latin apocryphus (“secret, not approved for public reading”), from Ancient Greek ἀπόκρυφος (apókruphos, “hidden, obscure”, thus “(books) of unknown authorship”), from ἀπό (apó, “from”) + κρύπτω (krúptō, “to hide”). Properly plural (the singular would be apocryphon), but commonly treated as a collective singular. “Apocryphal” meaning “of doubtful authenticity” is first attested in English in 1590.
How to Pronounce Apocrypha
Apocrypha is pronounced //əˈpɒk.ɹə.fə// and has 1 syllable.
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