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- [ad-ee-af-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˌæd iˈæf əˌrɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-ee-af-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˌæd iˈæf əˌrɪz əm/
Definitions of adiaphorism word
- noun adiaphorism a Christian Protestant theological theory that certain rites and actions are matters of indifference in religion since not forbidden by the Scriptures 3
- noun adiaphorism tolerance of actions or beliefs not specifically prohibited in the Scriptures; indifferentism. 1
- noun adiaphorism The belief that certain religious doctrines or ceremonies are indifferent. 1
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Origin of adiaphorism
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; adiaphor(ous) + -ism
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Parts of speech for Adiaphorism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adiaphorism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
adiaphorism usage trend in Literature
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