innatism
|in-nate-ism|
C1
/ɪˈneɪtɪzəm/
inherent knowledge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'innatism' originates from the Latin word 'innatus,' where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'natus' meant 'born.'
Historical Evolution
'innatus' transformed into the English word 'innate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'innatism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born within,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inherent ideas or knowledge.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a philosophical doctrine that suggests certain ideas or knowledge are innate and not acquired through experience.
Innatism argues that humans are born with certain fundamental ideas.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 17:49