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pneuma

pneu·ma
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [noo-muh, nyoo-]
    • /ˈnu mə, ˈnyu-/
    • /njˈuːmə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo-muh, nyoo-]
    • /ˈnu mə, ˈnyu-/

Definitions of pneuma word

  • noun pneuma the vital spirit; the soul. 1
  • noun pneuma Theology. the Spirit of God; the Holy Ghost. 1
  • noun pneuma a person's vital spirit, soul, or creative energy 0
  • noun pneuma the soul or spirit 0

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Origin of pneuma

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Greek pneûma literally, breath, wind, akin to pneîn to blow, breathe

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Parts of speech for Pneuma

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pneuma 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.
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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Synonyms for pneuma

noun pneuma

  • inner child — Some psychologists refer to a person's childish feelings as his or her inner child.
  • noumenon — the object, itself inaccessible to experience, to which a phenomenon is referred for the basis or cause of its sense content.

Antonyms for pneuma

noun pneuma

  • concrete — Concrete is a substance used for building which is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water.

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