ERSATZ

ersatz, substitute

(adjective) artificial and inferior; ā€œersatz coffeeā€; ā€œsubstitute coffeeā€

ersatz

(noun) an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

ersatz (comparative more ersatz, superlative most ersatz)

made in imitation; artificial, especially of a poor quality

Synonyms: artificial, faux, imitation, knock off, gingerbread (obsolete)

Noun

ersatz (plural ersatzes)

something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute

Synonyms: imitation, knock off

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; ā€œtheoretical scienceā€


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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