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pseudo

/ˈsuːdoʊ/ adjective · British & US
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What does pseudo mean?

adjective

Falsely appearing to be something else; pretending to be something else. Used to describe something that is not genuine or authentic.

Example

"The pseudo-intellectual's use of complex vocabulary was seen as pretentious by many."

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