# so-called

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/

## Definitions
1. So named; commonly called.
2. commonly called by such a name, but false or unfitting.

## Etymology
From so + called.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/so-called