Difference between Specious and False

What is the difference between Specious and False?

Specious as an adjective is seemingly well-reasoned or factual, but actually fallacious or insincere; strongly held but false. while False as an adjective is untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.

Specious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Seemingly well-reasoned or factual, but actually fallacious or insincere; strongly held but false. Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive. Beautiful, pleasing to look at.

False

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.Spurious, artificial (as in false teeth).A state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.

Example sentence: Science can purify religion from error and superstition. Religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes.

We hope you now know whether to use Specious or False in your sentence.

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