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pseudo-

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a combining form meaning “false,” “pretended,” “unreal,” used in the formation of compound words (pseudoclassic; pseudointellectual): in scientific use, denoting close or deceptive resemblance to the following element (pseudobulb; pseudocarp), and used sometimes in chemical names of isomers (pseudoephedrine).

Also, especially before a vowel, pseud-.

Origin:
< Greek, combining form of pseudḗs false, pseûdos falsehood

Can be confused: pseudo-, quasi-.

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Pseudo- is always a great word to know.

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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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World English Dictionary

pseudo- or (sometimes before a vowel) pseud-

—*combining form*
1.	false, pretending, or unauthentic: pseudo-intellectual
2.	having a close resemblance to: pseudopodium

[from Greek pseudēs false, from pseudein to lie]

pseud- or (sometimes before a vowel) pseud-

—*combining form*

[from Greek pseudēs false, from pseudein to lie]

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Word Origin & History

pseudo-

comb. form meaning "false, feigned, erroneous," from Gk. pseudo-, comb. form of pseudes "false," or pseudos "falsehood," both from pseudein "to deceive."

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Medical Dictionary

pseudo- or pseud-
pref.

False; deceptive; sham: pseudohematuria.
Apparently similar: pseudomyxoma.

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