generic |
ersatz |
As nouns the difference between generic and ersatz
is that
generic is a product sold under a generic name while
ersatz is replacement, substitute.
As an adjective generic
is very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.
ersatz |
dubious |
As a noun ersatz
is replacement, substitute.
As an adjective dubious is
arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
ersatz |
doubtful |
As a noun ersatz
is replacement, substitute.
As an adjective doubtful is
subject to, or causing doubt.
provisional |
ersatz |
Related terms |
Provisional is a related term of ersatz.
As nouns the difference between provisional and ersatz
is that
provisional is a member of the while
ersatz is replacement, substitute.
surrogate |
ersatz |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between surrogate and ersatz
is that
surrogate is a substitute (usually of a person, position or role) while
ersatz is something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute.
As adjectives the difference between surrogate and ersatz
is that
surrogate is of, concerning, relating to or acting as a substitute while
ersatz is made in imitation; artificial, especially of an inferior quality.
As a verb surrogate
is to replace or substitute something with something else; appoint a successor.
ersatz |
original |
As adjectives the difference between ersatz and original
is that
ersatz is made in imitation; artificial, especially of an inferior quality while
original is relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
As nouns the difference between ersatz and original
is that
ersatz is something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute while
original is an object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
ersatz |
counterfeit |
As adjectives the difference between ersatz and counterfeit
is that
ersatz is made in imitation; artificial, especially of an inferior quality while
counterfeit is false, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
As nouns the difference between ersatz and counterfeit
is that
ersatz is something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute while
counterfeit is a non-genuine article; a fake.
As a verb counterfeit is
to falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.
lieu |
ersatz |
As nouns the difference between lieu and ersatz
is that
lieu is see in lieu or in lieu of while
ersatz is replacement, substitute.
ersatz |
aloof |
As a noun ersatz
is replacement, substitute.
As an adverb aloof is
at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
As an adjective aloof is
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
As a preposition aloof is
(obsolete) away from; clear of.
ersatz |
quasi |
As adjectives the difference between ersatz and quasi
is that
ersatz is made in imitation; artificial, especially of an inferior quality while
quasi is resembling or having a likeness to something.
As a noun ersatz
is something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute.
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