pseudosocial

English

Etymology

pseudo- +‎ social

Adjective

pseudosocial (not comparable)

  1. Apparently, but not actually, social.
    • 1996, George S. Bridges; Robert D. Crutchfield; Joseph G. Weis, Crime: readings, page 423:
      In prison, pseudosocial inmates display chameleonic skill in shifting their allegiances from staff members to inmates […]
    • 2007, Carolyn A. Lin; David J. Atkin, Communication technology and social change: theory and implications, page 208:
      This type of pseudosocial relationship has also been observed within the teleshopping venue from a different scenario.
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