The difference between False and Spurious
When used as adjectives, false means untrue, not factual, factually incorrect, whereas spurious means false, not authentic, not genuine.
False is also noun with the meaning: one of two options on a true-or-false test.
False is also adverb with the meaning: not truly.
check bellow for the other definitions of False and Spurious
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False as an adjective:
Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
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False as an adjective:
Based on factually incorrect premises.
Examples:
"'false legislation, false punishment"
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False as an adjective:
Spurious, artificial.
Examples:
"'false teeth"
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False as an adjective (logic):
Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.
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False as an adjective:
Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.
Examples:
"a false witness"
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False as an adjective:
Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous.
Examples:
"a false friend, lover, or subject;  false to promises"
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False as an adjective:
Not well founded; not firm or trustworthy; erroneous.
Examples:
"a false conclusion;  a false construction in grammar"
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False as an adjective:
Not essential or permanent, as parts of a structure which are temporary or supplemental.
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False as an adjective (music):
Out of tune.
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False as an adverb:
Not truly; not honestly; falsely.
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False as a noun:
One of two options on a true-or-false test.
Examples:
"The student received a failing grade for circling every true and false on her quiz."
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Spurious as an adjective:
false, not authentic, not genuine
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Spurious as an adjective (archaic):
bastardly, illegitimate