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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespretesto
Pronunciation / Transliteration: preˈtesto
"Ha usato un pretesto per non venire."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.
"He used a pretext of being busy to avoid attending the meeting." - 2
An excuse or a deceptive reason.
"Under the pretext of helping, he actually wanted to take advantage of her."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'pretext' originates from the Latin 'praetextus', meaning 'to cover' or 'to cloak', which evolved through Old French before entering English in the late 14th century. Its meaning has shifted to denote a false reason or excuse used to justify an action.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pretext" is said worldwide
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prétexte
Transliteration: prɛtɛkst
"Il a utilisé un prétexte pour ne pas venir."
Vorwand
Transliteration: ˈfoːɐ̯vant
"Er benutzte einen Vorwand, um nicht zu erscheinen."
pretesto
Transliteration: preˈtesto
"Ha usato un pretesto per non venire."
pretexto
Transliteration: preˈteksto
"Usó un pretexto para no asistir."
pretexto
Transliteration: pɾeˈtɛk.tu
"Ele usou um pretexto para não ir."
बहाना
Transliteration: bahāna
"उसने नहीं जाने के लिए एक बहाना बनाया।"
借口
Transliteration: jièkǒu
"他用借口来避免参加会议。"
구실
Transliteration: gusil
"그는 회의에 참석하지 않기 위해 구실을 만들었다."
口実
Transliteration: こうじつ
"彼は会議に出席しないための口実を使った。"
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