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axiological

ax·i·ol·o·gy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-see-ol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌæk siˈɒl ə dʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-see-ol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌæk siˈɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of axiological word

  • noun axiological the branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion. 1
  • noun axiological Of or relating to value theory, the philosophical field of axiology. 1
  • adjective axiological Of or relating to values themselves. 0

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Origin of axiological

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; < French axiologie < Greek axí(a) worth, value + -ologie; see -o-, -logy

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Parts of speech for Axiological

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

axiological 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.
According to our data about 61% 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.

axiological usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for axiological

adj axiological

  • majorClarence, born 1936, U.S. novelist and poet.
  • paramount — chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance.
  • integral — of, relating to, or belonging as a part of the whole; constituent or component: integral parts.
  • crucial — If you describe something as crucial, you mean it is extremely important.
  • indispensable — absolutely necessary, essential, or requisite: an indispensable member of the staff.

adjective axiological

  • basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
  • important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.

Antonyms for axiological

adj axiological

  • lesser — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
  • minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
  • unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • least — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.

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