pseudology noun. [sju:'dɒlǝdʒi] M17.
[Greek pseudologia, from pseudologos, from PSEUDO- + logos saying, speech: see -OLOGY.]
1. The (systematic) making of false statements (freq. joc.); the art of lying. M17.

2. The study or subject of false statements; a false or pretended branch of knowledge. M19.

■ pseudologer noun (rare) a maker of false statements, a (systematic) liar M17.

■ pseudo'logical adjective of, pertaining to or characteristic of pseudology L19.

■ pseudologist noun (a) = pseudologer; (b) an expert in or student of pseudology: E19.

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