Word: pseudoscientific
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pseu
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Definition: Of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience; not scientific, though purporting to be scientific.
Morphemes:
Affix: pseudo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: False, not genuine, fake
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ψεύδω
Language: grc
Decoded: pseudo
Meaning: to lie
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: science
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Knowledge derived from scientific disciplines, scientific method, or any systematic effort.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sciēns
Language: la
Decoded: sciens
Meaning: knowing, aware; having expertise
Affix: -ia
Language: la
Decoded: -ia
Meaning: abstract noun suffix
Affix: -ific
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Very; extremely; forming adjectives from nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ficus
Language: la
Decoded: -ficus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms adjectives that denote bringing or making.