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- [noo-muh-non]
- /ˈnu məˌnɒn/
- /nˈaʊmenən/
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- [noo-muh-non]
- /ˈnu məˌnɒn/
Definitions of noumenon word
- noun plural noumenon the object, itself inaccessible to experience, to which a phenomenon is referred for the basis or cause of its sense content. 1
- noun plural noumenon a thing in itself, as distinguished from a phenomenon or thing as it appears. 1
- noun plural noumenon Kantianism. something that can be the object only of a purely intellectual, nonsensuous intuition. 1
- noun noumenon (in Kantian philosophy) a thing as it is in itself, as distinct from a thing as it is knowable by the senses through phenomenal attributes. 1
- noun noumenon (in the philosophy of Kant) a thing as it is in itself, not perceived or interpreted, incapable of being known, but only inferred from the nature of experience 0
- noun noumenon the object of a purely intellectual intuition 0
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Origin of noumenon
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Greek nooúmenon a thing being perceived, noun use of neuter of present participle passive of noeîn to perceive; akin to nous
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Parts of speech for Noumenon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
noumenon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
noumenon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for noumenon
noun noumenon
- energy — The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
- inspiration — an inspiring or animating action or influence: I cannot write poetry without inspiration.
- psyche — to intimidate or frighten psychologically, or make nervous (often followed by out): to psych out the competition.
- conscience — Conscience is doing what you believe is right even though it might be unpopular, difficult, or dangerous.
- courage — Courage is the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid.
Antonyms for noumenon
noun noumenon
- concrete — Concrete is a substance used for building which is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water.
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- thing — (in Scandinavian countries) a public meeting or assembly, especially a legislative assembly or a court of law.
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