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Speciosity

Speciosity \Spe`ci*os"i*ty\, n.; pl. Speciocities. [Cf. LL. speciositas.]

  1. The quality or state of being specious; speciousness.

    Professions built so largely on speciosity, instead of performance.
    --Carlyle.

  2. That which is specious.
    --Dr. H. More.

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speciosity

n. 1 (context uncountable English) The state or quality of being specious. 2 (context countable rare English) pl. Specious actions, promises, ideologies, etc.

Usage examples of "speciosity".

It is unfortunate, for when Anna is stirred by the sight of him and his all-conquering speciosity, any reader is sure to protest.