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The author decided to write under a pseudonym to protect her privacy. What does the word pseudonym most nearly mean?

  1. A
    Real name
  2. False nameAnswer
  3. C
    Life story
  4. D
    Official document

Answer

False name
The word 'pseudonym' is derived from the Greek roots 'pseudo-', meaning 'false' or 'counterfeit', and 'onym', meaning 'name'. Together, they form the definition 'false name', commonly used by authors or public figures wishing to disguise their identity.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the Greek root elements of the word 'pseudonym'.
The root 'pseudo-' means 'false' or 'fake', and the root 'onym' means 'name'.
Deconstructing the compound word into its Greek morphemes reveals its core semantic meaning.
2
Combine the root definitions to establish the overall definition.
A 'pseudonym' is a fictitious or false name adopted by an individual.
Synthesizing the constituent roots gives the direct definition.

Key Concept

Greek Roots (pseudo = false, onym = name)
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