Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pseudomilitary

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pseu-domil-i-tary
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Apparently, but not actually, military.

Example Sentences

"His trademark was pseudomilitary attire that replaced the customary tailcoat with a uniform complete with a short and stiff jacket, shining brass buttons, a tight belt, a helmet, and a pair of light gloves."

Etymology

From pseudo- + military.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: pseudo

Questions

What does pseudomilitary mean?: Apparently, but not actually, military.
Where does pseudomilitary come from?: From pseudo- + military.

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