speciosity Meaning, Definition & Usage

Spe`ci*os"i*ty noun

Etymology

Cf. LL. speciositas.

Wordforms

plural Speciocities

Definitions

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.