Apocryphalness

/əˌpɒkrɪfəlˈnes/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being apocryphal; the condition of being of doubtful authenticity or disputed origin.

Etymology

From apocryphal with the noun-forming suffix -ness, creating an abstract noun that describes the inherent character of being unverified or questionable.

Kelly Says

The apocryphalness of a famous story increases over time—each person who retells it adds details until nobody's sure what's original fact!

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