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So-called

//ˈsəʊˌkɔːld// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    So named; commonly called. not-comparable

    "the so-called Ising mode"

  2. 2
    commonly called by such a name, but false or unfitting. ironic, not-comparable

    "These so-called "assistants" are making our jobs harder, not easier!"

Adjective
  1. 1
    doubtful or suspect wordnet

Etymology

From so + called.

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