averroism

Av·er·ro·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [av-uh-roh-iz-uh m, uh-ver-oh-]
- /ˌæv əˈroʊ ɪz əm, əˈvɛr oʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [av-uh-roh-iz-uh m, uh-ver-oh-]
- /ˌæv əˈroʊ ɪz əm, əˈvɛr oʊ-/

Definitions of averroism word

noun averroism the teachings of Averroës 3
noun averroism the philosophy of Averroës, largely based on Aristotelianism and asserting the unity of an active intellect common to all human beings while denying personal immortality. 1
noun averroism (philosophy) The tenets of the Averroists, having to do with the doctrine of monopsychism. 0

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Origin of averroism

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55; Averro(ës) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Averroism

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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averroism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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