anti-rationalist

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Definitions of anti-rationalist word

noun anti-rationalist the principle or habit of accepting reason as the supreme authority in matters of opinion, belief, or conduct. 1
noun anti-rationalist Philosophy. the doctrine that reason alone is a source of knowledge and is independent of experience. (in the philosophies of Descartes, Spinoza, etc.) the doctrine that all knowledge is expressible in self-evident propositions or their consequences. 1
noun anti-rationalist Theology. the doctrine that human reason, unaided by divine revelation, is an adequate or the sole guide to all attainable religious truth. 1
noun anti-rationalist Architecture. (often initial capital letter) a design movement principally of the mid-19th century that emphasized the development of modern ornament integrated with structure and the decorative use of materials and textures rather than as added adornment. the doctrines and practices of this movement. Compare functionalism (def 1). 1

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; rational + -ism

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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