About The Word Pseudo
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Pseudo
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What's The Definition Of Pseudo?
[n] a person who makes deceitful pretenses
[adj] (often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of; "a pseudo esthete"; "pseudoclassic" Synonyms | Synonyms for Pseudo: counterfeit | fake | faker | fraud | imitative | imposter | impostor | pretender | pseud | role player | sham | shammer Related Terms | Find terms related to Pseudo: See Also | beguiler | cheat | cheater | deceiver | namedropper | ringer | slicker | trickster Pseudo In Webster's Dictionary \Pseu"do-\ [Gr. pseydh`s lying, false, akin to psey`dein
to belie; cf. psydro`s lying, psy`qos a lie.]
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.
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