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ersatz

adjective

/ˈɛrzæts/

Meaning

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one

The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.

artificial, fake, imitation, substitute, synthetic

genuine, authentic, real

ersatz coffee, ersatz leather, ersatz product, ersatz goods

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

Having knowledge or being aware of; conscious of something.

Relating to seeing or sight.

containing or based on error; incorrect or mistaken

many and of several different types; multiple; various

relating to Japan, its people, or their language