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pseudo

The correct spelling is pseudo.

How to pronounce pseudo

/ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/
noun

IPA: /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/

Say it like: Pseu-do

The correct spelling is pseudo. An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.
  2. 2.A poseur; one who is fake.
  3. 3.(travel industry) pseudo-city code
  4. 4.(clipping) A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.
  5. 5.A sympathomimetic alkaloid commonly used as a decongestant; a chemical compound, an isomer of ephedrine, with the formula C10H15NO.

adjective

  1. 1.Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.
  2. 2.Insincere.

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