unapocryphal
Definition
- Adjective:
- Genuine or authentic: "unapocryphal" describes something that is not apocryphal, meaning it is considered true, authentic, or of legitimate origin. It is used to emphasize that a statement, story, or text is reliable and not of doubtful authorship or authenticity.
Usage Examples
- (The manuscript was genuine and not of uncertain origin.)
- (Her account was trustworthy and accurate.)
- (The document's authenticity was beyond doubt.)
Advanced Usage
"unapocryphal evidence": evidence that is considered completely reliable and free from suspicion of being forged or fabricated.
- The court relied on unapocryphal evidence to reach its verdict. (The evidence was authentic and undisputed.)
"unapocryphal tradition": a tradition or practice that is believed to have originated from a genuine source, not a later invention.
- The festival is based on an unapocryphal tradition dating back centuries. (The tradition is authentic and historically verifiable.)
Variants and Related Words
- Apocryphal (adj): of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as true.
- The story of the lost treasure is apocryphal. (The story is likely false or unverified.)
- Apocrypha (n): writings or statements of uncertain origin; especially, biblical books not considered canonical.
- The Apocrypha includes texts excluded from the standard Bible. (A collection of doubtful or non-canonical writings.)
Synonyms
- Authentic: genuine and not false or copied.
- Genuine: truly what something is said to be; real.
- Verified: confirmed or proven to be true.
Antonyms
- Apocryphal: of doubtful authenticity.
- Spurious: not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
- Fabricated: invented or made up, often with intent to deceive.
Related Idioms
- "The real McCoy": something that is genuine and not a substitute or imitation.
- This antique vase is the real McCoy, not a replica. (It is authentic and valuable.)
- "Bona fide": genuine; real.
- She is a bona fide expert in ancient languages. (She is authentically qualified.)