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apocryphate

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/əˈpɒkrɪfeɪt/ · a-poc-ry-phate

Relating to or denoting writings or texts that are not considered genuine or canonical.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or denoting writings or texts that are not considered genuine or canonical.

ایسے تحریری متن سے متعلق یا اس کا حوالہ دینا جو مستند یا مقدس نہیں سمجھا جاتا۔

غیر مصدقہ

ghair musdaqah

Synonyms

non-canonicalspuriousillegitimateغیر مصدقہجعلیبے بنیاد

Antonyms

canonicalauthenticgenuineمصدّقہجانچ پڑتال شدہحقیقی

Common Collocations

  • apocryphal texts
  • apocryphal writings
  • apocryphal literature

Example Sentences

The apocryphal texts were not included in the official canon.

غیر مصدقہ تحریریں سرکاری کینن میں شامل نہیں کی گئیں۔

Ghair musdaqah tehreeren sarkari canon mein shamil nahin ki gayi.

Many scholars debate the legitimacy of apocryphal writings.

بہت سے محققین غیر مصدقہ تحریروں کی حیثیت پر بحث کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se muhaqqiqin ghair musdaqah tehreeron ki haisiyat par behas karte hain.

The apocryphate writings are often regarded with skepticism.

غیر مصدقہ تحریروں کو اکثر شکوک و شبہات کے ساتھ دیکھا جاتا ہے۔

Ghair musdaqah tehreeron ko aksar shukoook-o-shubaahat ke saath dekha jata hai.

Easily Confused With

apocryphal:Apocryphate refers to texts that are not authenticated, while apocryphal usually refers to specific writings that are considered dubious.

Word Family

apocrypha
nounغیر مصدقہ تحریریں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'apocryphate' as 'not verified' to remember its meaning.

Imagine a hidden book that is not part of an official library.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "apokryphos" — hidden, concealed

First known use: 17th century

The term has been used historically to refer to writings or texts whose authenticity or canonicity is questioned, especially concerning biblical scriptures.