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- [stoh-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈstoʊ əˌsɪz əm/
- /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stoh-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈstoʊ əˌsɪz əm/
Definitions of stoicism word
- noun stoicism a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature. 1
- noun stoicism (lowercase) conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain. 1
- noun stoicism ability to withstand hardship 1
- uncountable noun stoicism Stoicism is stoical behaviour. 0
- noun stoicism indifference to pleasure and pain 0
- noun stoicism the philosophy of the Stoics 0
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Origin of stoicism
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; Stoic + -ism
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Parts of speech for Stoicism
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stoicism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stoicism
noun stoicism
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- austerity — Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties.
- callousness — made hard; hardened.
- determinism — Determinism is the belief that all actions and events result from other actions, events, or situations, so people cannot in fact choose what to do.
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