English Explanatory Dictionary

pseudo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.
  2. A poseur; one who is fake.
  3. pseudo-city code
  4. A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.
  5. Short for pseudoelement.
  6. Clipping of pseudoephedrine.
adj
  1. Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.
  2. Insincere.

Pronunciation

/ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pseudo.wav /ˈsuːdoʊ/ en-us-pseudo.ogg

Word forms

pseudo pseudos pseud

Etymology

From Middle English, derived from prefix pseudo-, itself derived from Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs, “false, lying”).

Derived words

pseudo anime
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