PSEUDO

pseudo

(adjective) (often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of; “a pseudo esthete”; “pseudoclassic”

imposter, impostor, pretender, fake, faker, fraud, sham, shammer, pseudo, pseud, role player

(noun) a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pseudo (plural pseudos)

An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.

A poseur; one who is fake.

(travel industry, informal) pseudo-city code

(Internet, clipping) A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.

Clipping of pseudoephedrine.

Adjective

pseudo (not comparable)

Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.

Insincere.

Anagrams

• does up, doupes, souped

Source: Wiktionary


Pseu"do-. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: A combining form or prefix signifying false, counterfeit, pretended, spurious; as, pseudo-apostle, a false apostle; pseudo- clergy, false or spurious clergy; pseudo-episcopacy, pseudo-form, pseudo-martyr, pseudo-philosopher. Also used adjectively.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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