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- [rash-uh-nl-iz-uh m]
- /ˈræʃ ə nlˌɪz əm/
- /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rash-uh-nl-iz-uh m]
- /ˈræʃ ə nlˌɪz əm/
Definitions of rationalism word
- noun rationalism the principle or habit of accepting reason as the supreme authority in matters of opinion, belief, or conduct. 1
- noun 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 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 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
- noun rationalism belief in reason 1
- uncountable noun rationalism Rationalism is the belief that your life should be based on reason and logic, rather than emotions or religious beliefs. 0
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Origin of 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 Rationalism
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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.
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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rationalism
noun rationalism
- atticism — the idiom or character of the Attic dialect of Ancient Greek, esp in the Hellenistic period
- ciceronianism — imitation of the style of Cicero, especially as practiced by some writers and orators during the Renaissance.
- classicalism — classicism
- classicism — Classicism is a style of art practised especially in the 18th century in Europe. It has simple regular forms and the artist does not attempt to express strong emotions.
- generalization — the act or process of generalizing.
Antonyms for rationalism
noun rationalism
- irrationalism — irrationality in thought or action.
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