Etymology

pseudoanalytical

Today it means: Having a false appearance of relying on legitimate analysis; based on technobabble, false assumptions, or false arguments. Full definition →

English analytical ← Middle English pseudo- ← Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)
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  1. Ancient Greekψεύδω (pseúdō)
  2. Ancient Greekψευδής (pseudḗs)
  3. Middle Englishpseudo-
  4. Englishpseudo-
  5. Englishanalytical
  6. English todaypseudoanalytical

From pseudo- + analytical.

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