n.
Variant: or pseudo-
Function: combining form
Etymology: Greek, from pseud ē s, from pseudesthai to lie; akin to Armenian sut lie and probably to Greek psychein to breathe ― more at PSYCH-
1 : false : spurious < pseudo classic>
2 : temporary or substitute formation similar to (a specified thing) < pseudo podium>
3 : resembling, isomeric with, or related to (a specified chemical compound) < pseudo ephedrine>