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单词 pseudology
释义

pseudology

/s(j)uːˈdɒlədʒi/
Now rare
noun
1The making of false statements, lying.
  • Sometimes humorously represented as an art or system; the ‘art of lying’..
2A false or pretended science.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Goodwin (?1594–1665), Independent minister. From pseudo- + -logy, in sense 1 after ancient Greek ψευδολογία falsehood.

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