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speciosity

noun
spe·ci·os·i·ty | \ ˌspēshēˈäsətē , -sətē , -i \
plural -es

Definition of speciosity 

1 : the quality or state of being specious

2 : a specious appearance or thing

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History and Etymology for speciosity

Middle English specioustee beauty, from Late Latin speciositat-, speciositas, from Latin speciosus beautiful + -itat, -itas -ity

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