pseudology

[ soo-dol-uh-jee ]

noun

, Facetious.

1. lying considered as an art.

Other Words From

• pseu·do·log·i·cal [sood-l-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• pseu·dolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pseudology¹

First recorded in 1570–80; from Greek pseudología “falsehood” or an English coinage from the same elements; pseudo-, -logy

Example Sentences

Now in this reply of William's we would endeavour to exonerate him from any duplicity or pseudology.

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