speciosity

noun

spe·​ci·​os·​i·​ty
ˌspēshēˈäsətē,
-sətē,
-i
plural -es
1
: the quality or state of being specious
2
: a specious appearance or thing

Word History

Etymology

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

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“Speciosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speciosity. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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