casuist

cas·u·ist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kazh-oo-ist]
- /ˈkæʒ u ɪst/
- /ˈkæz.jʊɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kazh-oo-ist]
- /ˈkæʒ u ɪst/

Definitions of casuist word

noun casuist a person, esp a theologian, who attempts to resolve moral dilemmas by the application of general rules and the careful distinction of special cases 3
noun casuist a person who is oversubtle in his or her analysis of fine distinctions; sophist 3
noun casuist a person expert in, or inclined to resort to, casuistry 3
noun casuist an oversubtle or disingenuous reasoner, especially in questions of morality. 1
noun casuist a person who studies and resolves moral problems of judgment or conduct arising in specific situations. 1
noun casuist A person who uses clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; a sophist. 1

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Origin of casuist

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; < Spanish casuista < Latin cāsu(s) case1 + -ista -ist

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Parts of speech for Casuist

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casuist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

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Synonyms for casuist

noun casuist

bigot — If you describe someone as a bigot, you mean that they are bigoted.
trickster — a deceiver; cheat; fraud.
impostor — a person who practices deception under an assumed character, identity, or name.
phony — not real or genuine; fake; counterfeit: a phony diamond.
crook — A crook is a dishonest person or a criminal.

All 38 Synonyms of casuist