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ˈpseudosoph|-sɒf|
[ad. Gr. ψευδόσοϕ-ος falsely wise, f. ψευδο- pseudo- + σοϕός wise: cf. philosoph.]
One who falsely affects, or supposes himself, to be wise; a pretender to wisdom. So pseuˈdosopher, pseudoˈsophical a., pseuˈdosophy [Gr. ψευδοσοϕία]. (All nonce-wds.)
1863De Morgan From Matter to Spirit Pref. 25 This will only be done by the pseudosophs. 1884Swinburne Misc., Wordsw. & Byron (1886) 112 The excuse which may be pleaded alike for the transatlantic and the cisatlantic pseudosopher. 1885Ibid., Lamb & Wither 197 Disbelievers in his pseudosophy. 1902― in Q. Rev. July 31 So consummate and pseudosophical a quack. |