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animistic

an·i·mism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-uh-miz-uh m]
    • /ˈæn əˌmɪz əm/
    • /ˌanɪmˈɪstɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-miz-uh m]
    • /ˈæn əˌmɪz əm/

Definitions of animistic word

  • noun animistic the belief that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls. 1
  • noun animistic the belief that natural objects have souls that may exist apart from their material bodies. 1
  • noun animistic the doctrine that the soul is the principle of life and health. 1
  • noun animistic belief in spiritual beings or agencies. 1
  • noun animistic Of or pertaining to animism. 1

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Origin of animistic

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Latin anim(a) (see anima) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Animistic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

animistic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

animistic usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with animistic

  • what is animistic?
  • what is animistic thinking?

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