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speciously.

In a specious manner; fallaciously and erroneously, but seeming superficially to be correct.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈspiːʃəsli/
  1. In a specious manner; fallaciously and erroneously, but seeming superficially to be correct.

Where this word comes from

From specious + -ly.

adv/ˈspiːʃəsli/
  1. Specially.

Where this word comes from

Alteration of specially, perhaps by association with specious.

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