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sophrosyne

so·phros·y·ne
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-fros-uh-nee]
    • /səˈfrɒs ə ni/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-fros-uh-nee]
    • /səˈfrɒs ə ni/

Definition of sophrosyne word

  • noun sophrosyne moderation; discretion; prudence. 1

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Parts of speech for Sophrosyne

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sophrosyne popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for sophrosyne

noun sophrosyne

  • canniness — the quality of being canny
  • cautiousness — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
  • judiciousness — The state of being judicious.

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