what is pseudo mean
pseuâ¢do. a combining form meaning âfalse,â âpretended,â âunreal,â used in the formation of compound words (pseudoclassic; pseudointellectual): in scientific use, denoting close or deceptive resemblance to the following element (pseudobulb; pseudocarp), and used sometimes in chemical names of isomers (pseudoephedrine).seuâ¢do. a combining form meaning âfalse,â âpretended,â âunreal,â used in the formation of compound words (pseudoclassic; pseudointellectual): in scientific use, denoting close or deceptive resemblance to the following element (pseudobulb; pseudocarp), and used sometimes in chemical names of isomers (pseudoephedrine).