alethiological
|a-le-thi-o-log-i-cal|
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/ˌælɪθiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
study of truth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alethiological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'alētheia,' where 'alētheia' meant 'truth.'
Historical Evolution
'alētheia' transformed into the English word 'alethiology,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alethiological.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to truth,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of truth.
The alethiological approach to philosophy focuses on the nature of truth.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 11:06
