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- [mon-iz-uh m, moh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈmɒn ɪz əm, ˈmoʊ nɪz əm/
- /ˈmɑː.ˌnɪ.zəm/
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- [mon-iz-uh m, moh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈmɒn ɪz əm, ˈmoʊ nɪz əm/
Definitions of monism word
- noun monism Philosophy. (in metaphysics) any of various theories holding that there is only one basic substance or principle as the ground of reality, or that reality consists of a single element. Compare dualism (def 2), pluralism (def 1a). (in epistemology) a theory that the object and datum of cognition are identical. Compare pluralism (def 1b). 1
- noun monism the reduction of all processes, structures, concepts, etc., to a single governing principle; the theoretical explanation of everything in terms of one principle. 1
- noun monism the conception that there is one causal factor in history; the notion of a single element as primary determinant of behavior, social action, or institutional relations. 1
- noun monism A theory or doctrine that denies the existence of a distinction or duality in some sphere, such as that between matter and mind, or God and the world. 1
- noun monism the doctrine that the person consists of only a single substance, or that there is no crucial difference between mental and physical events or properties 0
- noun monism the doctrine that reality consists of an unchanging whole in which change is mere illusion 0
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Origin of monism
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
From the German word Monismus, dating back to 1860-65. See mon-, -ism
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Parts of speech for Monism
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monism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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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