"pseudoactive" meaning in All languages combined

See pseudoactive on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˌ(p)suːdəʊˈaktɪv/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-pseudoactive.wav
Etymology: From pseudo- + active. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|active}} pseudo- + active Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pseudoactive (not comparable)
  1. Apparently, but not truly, active. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: pseudo-active

Alternative forms

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