oversoul

o·ver·soul

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-sohl]
- /ˈoʊ vərˌsoʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-sohl]
- /ˈoʊ vərˌsoʊl/

Definitions of oversoul word

noun oversoul (especially in transcendentalism) a supreme reality or mind; the spiritual unity of all being. 1
noun oversoul the universal divine essence 0
noun oversoul the universal mind or spirit that animates, motivates, and is the unifying principle of all living things: a concept in the transcendentalist philosophy of Emerson and others 0

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Origin of oversoul

First appearance:

before 1841

One of the 33% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1841-44; over- + soul

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Parts of speech for Oversoul

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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oversoul popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for oversoul

noun oversoul

anima mundi — Alternative term for world soul.
logos — a high-level programming language widely used to teach children how to use computers.

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