Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pseudo
adjective
/ˈsuː.doʊ/
Definition
Not genuine; pretending to be something else.
Examples
- The scientist published a paper claiming to find evidence for a pseudo-reality.
- Many products advertise themselves as natural, but they are just pseudo-organic.
- His pseudo-intellectualism was evident in his exaggerated vocabulary.
Meaning
The term ‘pseudo’ refers to something that is false or deceptive, often used to describe something that claims to be real but is actually not.
Synonyms
- false
- fake
- sham
- pretend
- spurious
