PRETEXT


Meaning of PRETEXT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprē-ˌtekst ]

noun

Etymology: Latin praetextus, from praetexere to assign as a pretext, screen, extend in front, from prae- + texere to weave — more at technical

Date: 1513

: a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs

Synonyms: see apology

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