ersatz

adjective

How many syllables in ersatz?

There are 2 syllables in the word ersatz.

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er · satz

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Definition of ersatz:

ersatz (adjective):: artificial and inferior.; made in imitation of something more expensive; being a usually artificial and inferior substitute or imitation

Synonyms for ersatz:

artificial

bogus

counterfeit

dummy

factitious

fake

false

faux

imitation

imitative

manufactured

mimic

mock

pretend

sham

simulated

substitute

synthetic

unreal

Antonyms for ersatz:

actual

artless

authentic

bona fide

certifiable

certified

dinkum

echt

factual

genuine

good

heartfelt

honest

kosher

legit

legitimate

natural

official

original

pure

real

representative

sincere

sound

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