monistic
|mo-nist-ic|
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/məˈnɪstɪk/
single, unified
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monistic' originates from the Greek word 'monos,' meaning 'single' or 'alone.'
Historical Evolution
'monos' transformed into the modern English word 'monistic' through the influence of philosophical discourse.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'single or alone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to monism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by monism, the doctrine that only one supreme being exists.
The philosopher's monistic view suggested that all reality is unified.
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