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- [nohn ohb-stahn-te rash-uh-nl-iz-uh m]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈræʃ ə nlˌɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nohn ohb-stahn-te rash-uh-nl-iz-uh m]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈræʃ ə nlˌɪz əm/
Definitions of non-rationalism word
- noun non-rationalism the principle or habit of accepting reason as the supreme authority in matters of opinion, belief, or conduct. 1
- noun non-rationalism Philosophy. the doctrine that reason alone is a source of knowledge and is independent of experience. (in the philosophies of Descartes, Spinoza, etc.) the doctrine that all knowledge is expressible in self-evident propositions or their consequences. 1
- noun non-rationalism Theology. the doctrine that human reason, unaided by divine revelation, is an adequate or the sole guide to all attainable religious truth. 1
- noun non-rationalism Architecture. (often initial capital letter) a design movement principally of the mid-19th century that emphasized the development of modern ornament integrated with structure and the decorative use of materials and textures rather than as added adornment. the doctrines and practices of this movement. Compare functionalism (def 1). 1
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Origin of non-rationalism
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; rational + -ism
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Parts of speech for Non-rationalism
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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non-rationalism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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