Pseudo-Aristotle

proper noun

A general cognomen for authors of philosophical or medical treatises who attributed their work to the Greek philosopher Aristotle, or whose work was later attributed to him by others.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A general cognomen for authors of philosophical or medical treatises who attributed their work to the Greek philosopher Aristotle, or whose work was later attributed to him by others.

Origin

From pseudo- + Aristotle.

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APA

Pseudo-Aristotle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pseudo-Aristotle

MLA

“Pseudo-Aristotle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pseudo-Aristotle. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Pseudo-Aristotle,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pseudo-Aristotle.

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