Pseudo: meaning, definitions and examples
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pseudo
[ หsuหdoส ]
not real
Pseudo refers to something that is not genuine or authentic, often used to describe a false representation or imitation. It implies deceit or a lack of true merit.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist created a pseudo masterpiece to deceive fans.
- He wrote a pseudo scientific paper that lacked real research.
- The film was criticized for its pseudo romantic plot.
false identity
In a broader sense, a pseudo can refer to a person who pretends to be something they are not, often for social acceptance or to gain an advantage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is a pseudo in the social media scene, pretending to be someone else.
- The pseudo claimed to be a financial expert, but had no credentials.
- He built a following based on his pseudo persona.
Translations
Translations of the word "pseudo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pseudรดnimo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Pseudonym
๐ฎ๐ฉ pseudonim
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะตะฒะดะพะฝัะผ
๐ต๐ฑ pseudonim
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฝๅ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท pseudonyme
๐ช๐ธ seudรณnimo
๐น๐ท takma ad
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ช
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุณู ู ุณุชุนุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pseudonym
๐ธ๐ฐ pseudonym
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ pseudonim
๐ฎ๐ธ gagnheiti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะตะฒะดะพะฝะธะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษxษllรผs
๐ฒ๐ฝ seudรณnimo
Etymology
The term 'pseudo' originates from the Greek word 'pseudes', meaning 'false' or 'lying'. It was first adopted into English in the early 19th century, primarily as a prefix meaning false or deceptive. Over time, the usage of 'pseudo' expanded to encompass a range of fields, including science, philosophy, and art, often used to indicate misleading imitation or superficiality. The prefix has also become prevalent in various modern contexts, from pseudo-science to pseudo-intellectualism, where the legitimacy of the subject matter is called into question. Such applications demonstrate the enduring impact of the notion of falseness in human understanding and interaction.