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anti-naturalism

an·ti-nat·u·ral·ism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tahy, an-tee nach-er-uh-liz-uh m, nach-ruh-]
    • /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˈnætʃ ər əˌlɪz əm, ˈnætʃ rə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tahy, an-tee nach-er-uh-liz-uh m, nach-ruh-]
    • /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˈnætʃ ər əˌlɪz əm, ˈnætʃ rə-/

Definitions of anti-naturalism word

  • noun anti-naturalism Literature. a manner or technique of treating subject matter that presents, through volume of detail, a deterministic view of human life and actions. a deterministic theory of writing in which it is held that a writer should adopt an objective view toward the material written about, be free of preconceived ideas as to form and content, and represent with clinical accuracy and frankness the details of life. Compare realism (def 4b). a representation of natural appearances or natural patterns of speech, manner, etc., in a work of fiction. the depiction of the physical environment, especially landscape or the rural environment. 1
  • noun anti-naturalism (in a work of art) treatment of forms, colors, space, etc., as they appear or might appear in nature. Compare idealism (def 4), realism (def 3a). 1
  • noun anti-naturalism action arising from or based on natural instincts and desires alone. 1
  • noun anti-naturalism Philosophy. the view of the world that takes account only of natural elements and forces, excluding the supernatural or spiritual. the belief that all phenomena are covered by laws of science and that all teleological explanations are therefore without value. 1
  • noun anti-naturalism Theology. the doctrine that all religious truth is derived from a study of natural processes and not from revelation. the doctrine that natural religion is sufficient for salvation. 1
  • noun anti-naturalism adherence or attachment to what is natural. 1
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Origin of anti-naturalism

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; natural + -ism

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Parts of speech for Anti-naturalism

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anti-naturalism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.

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