Synonyms for pretextual
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Having a false, contrived or assumed purpose; characterized by pretense.
Related words
- Phrases
- pretextual arrest pretextual stop
Example sentences
- specious Tom's arguments are entirely specious.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pretextual | rising | |
| specious | falling | |
| pretextuous | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- specious2
- 11 letters
- pretextuous
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (specious2 = 2 syllables).