pseudo- root words — words with the pseudo- root

The root pseudo- comes from Greek pseudes, meaning false. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including pseudo, pseudonym, pseudonyms. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the pseudo- root

Explore words with pseudo- — words containing the pseudo- root and sharing its sense of "false". Examples include pseudo, pseudonym, pseudonyms. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does pseudo- mean?

The pseudo- root means false, from Greek pseudes. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.