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Rarecaptious
The correct spelling is captious.
How to pronounce captious
/ˈkæpʃəs/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈkæpʃəs/
Say it like: Cap-sho-ws
The correct spelling is captious. That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.
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Definition
adjective
- 1.That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.
- 2.Having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections; cavilling, nitpicky.
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