"pseudoactive" meaning in English

See pseudoactive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˌ(p)suːdəʊˈaktɪv/
Etymology: 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
    Sense id: en-pseudoactive-en-adj-v5qVBq4l Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pseudo-

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