"pseudomodernist" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From pseudo- + modernist. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|modernist}} pseudo- + modernist Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pseudomodernist (not comparable)
  1. Having a modernist or postmodernist appearance but not having the associated qualities Tags: not-comparable
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