acosmistic
|a-cos-mis-tic|
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/ˌeɪˈkɒzmɪstɪk/
universe denial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acosmistic' originates from the Greek word 'kosmos,' meaning 'world' or 'universe,' with the prefix 'a-' indicating 'without' or 'not.'
Historical Evolution
'acosmistic' evolved from the Greek term 'akosmismos,' which was used in philosophical contexts to denote the denial of the reality of the universe.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'denial of the universe's reality,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by acosmism, the belief that the universe is illusory and only the absolute or God is real.
The philosopher's acosmistic views challenged traditional cosmological theories.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 05:21