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What is the adjective for apocryphal?

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apocryphal
  1. (Christianity) Of, or pertaining to, the Apocrypha.
  2. (by extension) Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical. [from 1590s]
  3. (by extension) Of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “This story is surely apocryphal, but it does sound like an announcement with a story behind it.”
      “Whether this story is apocryphal or not, it accurately reflects the band's philosophy and perhaps predicts the directions their music would take.”
      “I have no idea whether or not the above story is true or apocryphal, but I'd like to believe it anyway.”
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