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Spurious relationship

mathematical relationship in which two or more events or variables are associated but not causally related, due to either coincidence or the presence of a certain third, unseen factor

Pronunciation
/ˈspjʊərɪəs rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
/ˈspjʊriəs rəˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/