pretext
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɹiːtɛkst/
Etymology
From Latin praetextum (“an ornament, etc., wrought in front, a pretense”), neuter of praetextus, past participle of praetexere (“to weave before, fringe or border, allege”).
basis,
invoke as excuse
use as pretext
prétexte
pretesto
Vorwand
pretexto
pretexto
voorwendsel
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