sophists

soph·ist

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sof-ist]
- /ˈsɒf ɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sof-ist]
- /ˈsɒf ɪst/

Definitions of sophists word

noun sophists (often initial capital letter) Greek History. any of a class of professional teachers in ancient Greece who gave instruction in various fields, as in general culture, rhetoric, politics, or disputation. a person belonging to this class at a later period who, while professing to teach skill in reasoning, concerned himself with ingenuity and specious effectiveness rather than soundness of argument. 1
noun sophists a person who reasons adroitly and speciously rather than soundly. 1
noun sophists a philosopher. 1

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Origin of sophists

First appearance:

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

1535-45; < Latin sophista < Greek sophistḗs sage, derivative of sophízesthai

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Parts of speech for Sophists

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sophists popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for sophists

noun sophists

apologists — Plural form of apologist.
casuists — Plural form of casuist.
hypocrites — Plural form of hypocrite.
logicians — Plural form of logician.

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