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doublethink

dou·ble·think
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [duhb-uh l-thingk]
    • /ˈdʌb əlˌθɪŋk/
    • /ˈdʌblθɪŋk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [duhb-uh l-thingk]
    • /ˈdʌb əlˌθɪŋk/

Definitions of doublethink word

  • noun doublethink the acceptance of two contradictory ideas or beliefs at the same time. 1
  • noun doublethink The acceptance of or mental capacity to accept contrary opinions or beliefs at the same time, especially as a result of political indoctrination. 1
  • noun doublethink deliberate, perverse, or unconscious acceptance or promulgation of conflicting facts, principles, etc 0
  • noun doublethink The power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them. 0

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doublethink popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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