Letterora

pretext

16 points English 7 letters Common Commonness #15,814 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/pɹˈiːtˌɛkst/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural pretexts

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

an artful or simulated semblance

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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