Word: pretext
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
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Definition: A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
Morphemes:
Affix: pretext
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: praetextum
Language: la
Decoded: praetextum
Meaning: an ornament, etc., wrought in front, a pretense