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- [kan-tee-uh n, kahn-]
- /ˈkæn ti ən, ˈkɑn-/
- /ˈkæntɪən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kan-tee-uh n, kahn-]
- /ˈkæn ti ən, ˈkɑn-/
Definitions of kantian word
- adjective kantian of, relating to, or resembling the philosophy of Kant. 1
- noun kantian an adherent of the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. 1
- adjective kantian (of a philosophical theory) derived from or analogous to a position of Immanuel Kant, esp his doctrines that there are synthetic a priori propositions which order our experience but are not derived from it, that metaphysical conclusions can be inferred from the nature of possible experience, that duty is to be done for its own sake and not as a means to any other end, and that there is a world of things-in-themselves to be distinguished from mere phenomena 0
- adjective kantian of or having to do with Kant or Kantianism 0
- noun kantian a follower of Kant or Kantianism 0
- noun kantian (philosophy) A person who subscribes to philosophical views associated with Immanuel Kant. 0
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Origin of kantian
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; Kant + -ian
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Parts of speech for Kantian
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kantian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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