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pseudo Definition

pseudo (so̵̅o̅dō, syo̵̅o̅-)

adjective

sham; false; spurious; pretended; counterfeit

Etymology: ME: see pseudo-

pseudo Synonyms

pseudo

modif.

pseudo Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • generator: In a computer the coin is replaced by a pseudo random number generator.
  • science: No, the social sciences are either pseudo sciences, or not in the business of science at all.
  • code: Of course, what's given above is pseudo code and won't work directly.
  • scientist: Of course his real hero is Freud, who may well qualify as a pseudo scientist.
  • device: The IDL Z-buffer device is a pseudo device that draws 2-D or 3-D graphics in a buffer contained in memory.
  • sequence: Thus for each month we use the relevant monthly total rainfall to generate a pseudo daily sequence.

Modifying Another Word

  • much: It is getting too much pseudo fat from the factory, which is overloading it.
  • only: Needs Explanation -- Only pseudo user accounts will be routinely created in the database by computing staff.