specious [ˈspiːʃəs]
specious
specious(
spi
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shuhs
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (general)
a. especioso
If you study logic, people cannot fool you with specious reasoning.Si estudias lógica, la gente no te puede engañar con razonamientos especiosos.
The secretary's entire plan is founded on a specious economic theory.El plan del secretario está basado en una teoría económica especiosa.
b. engañoso
The news ought to tell the truth, but sometimes it includes a lot of specious arguments.Las noticias deben decir la verdad, pero a veces incluyen muchos argumentos engañosos.
speciousadjective
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (general)
a. engañoso(a), especioso(a)
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