ism: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of ism
- nationalism«Word Popularity Bar5/5
nationalism
- noun love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
patriotism.
- they rode the same wave of popular patriotism
- British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high
- noun the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other
- noun love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
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feminism
- noun a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
- noun the movement aimed at equal rights for women
women's liberation movement; feminist movement; women's lib.
- noun a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
- mechanism5/5
mechanism
- noun the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
chemical mechanism.
- he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions
- noun the technical aspects of doing something
mechanics.
- a mechanism of social control
- mechanisms of communication
- the mechanics of prose style
- noun the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
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realism
- noun the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
pragmatism.
- noun the state of being actual or real
realness; reality.
- the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him
- noun the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
- judaism5/5
judaism
The religious doctrines and rites of the Jews as enjoined in the laws of Moses. J. S. Mill.
- organism5/5
organism
- noun a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
being.
- noun a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
- the social organism
- noun a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
- buddhism5/5
buddhism
The religion based upon the doctrine originally taught by the Hindoo sage Gautama Siddartha, surnamed Buddha, "the awakened or enlightened," in the sixth century b .c ., and adopted as a religion by the greater part of the inhabitants of Central and Eastern Asia and the Indian Islands. Buddha's teaching is believed to have been atheistic; yet it was characterized by elevated humanity and morality. It presents release from existence (a beatific enfranchisement, Nirvâna) as the greatest good. Buddhists believe in transmigration of souls through all phases and forms of life. Their number was estimated in 1881 at 470,000,000.
- capitalism5/5
capitalism
- noun an economic system based on private ownership of capital
capitalist economy.
- noun an economic system based on private ownership of capital
- metabolism5/5
metabolism
- noun the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
metamorphosis.
- noun the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
metabolic process.
- noun the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
- criticism5/5
criticism
- noun disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
unfavorable judgment.
- the senator received severe criticism from his opponent
- noun a serious examination and judgment of something
critique.
- constructive criticism is always appreciated
- noun disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
- tourism5/5
tourism
- noun the business of providing services to tourists
touristry.
- Tourism is a major business in Bermuda
- noun the business of providing services to tourists
- terrorism5/5
terrorism
- noun the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
terrorist act; act of terrorism.
- noun the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
- socialism5/5
- communism5/5
communism
- noun a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
- noun a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
- noun a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
- liberalism5/5
liberalism
- noun a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
- noun an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market
- noun a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
- racism5/5
racism
- noun the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
- noun discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
racialism; racial discrimination.
- noun the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
- journalism5/5
journalism
- noun newspapers and magazines collectively
news media.
- noun the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media
- noun newspapers and magazines collectively
- baptism5/5
baptism
- noun a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
- most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism
- noun a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
- individualism4/5
individualism
- noun the quality of being individual
individuation; individuality.
- so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality
- noun a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence
- noun the quality of being individual
- pluralism4/5
pluralism
- noun a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
- noun the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements
- noun a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
- humanism4/5
humanism
- noun the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
humanitarianism.
- noun the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural
secular humanism.
- noun the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
- multiculturalism4/5
multiculturalism
- noun the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country
- noun the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country
- dualism4/5
dualism
- noun the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
- noun the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
- formalism4/5
formalism
- noun the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications
- noun the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
- rationalism4/5
rationalism
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
- noun the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
- idealism4/5
idealism
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
- noun impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
- materialism4/5
materialism
- noun a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
philistinism.
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
physicalism.
- noun a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
- pragmatism4/5
pragmatism
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value
- noun the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
realism.
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value
- relativism4/5
relativism
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
- determinism4/5
determinism
- noun (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
- noun (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
- naturalism4/5
naturalism
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations
- noun an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
realism.
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations
- empiricism4/5
empiricism
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
sensationalism; empiricist philosophy.
- noun the application of empirical methods in any art or science
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
- mysticism4/5
mysticism
- noun a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
religious mysticism.
- noun obscure or irrational thought
- noun a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
- hinduism4/5
hinduism
The religious doctrines and rites of the Hindoos; Brahmanism.
- positivism4/5
positivism
- noun the form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation)
logical positivism.
- noun a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness
positiveness; positivity.
- noun the form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation)
- activism4/5
activism
- noun a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal
- noun a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal
- optimism4/5
optimism
- noun the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
- noun a general disposition to expect the best in all things
- noun the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
- catholicism4/5
catholicism
The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity. Jer. Taylor.
- modernism4/5
modernism
- noun genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
contemporaneity; modernity; contemporaneousness; modernness.
- a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
- noun genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
- skepticism4/5
skepticism
- noun doubt about the truth of something
mental rejection; incredulity; disbelief.
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
scepticism; agnosticism.
- noun doubt about the truth of something
- protestantism4/5
protestantism
The quality or state of being protestant, especially against the Roman Catholic Church; the principles or religion of the Protestants.
- romanticism4/5
romanticism
- noun impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
- noun a movement in literature and art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that celebrated nature rather than civilization
Romantic Movement.
- Romanticism valued imagination and emotion over rationality
- noun impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
- antagonism4/5
antagonism
- noun a state of deep-seated ill-will
enmity; hostility.
- noun the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
- the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism
- noun a state of deep-seated ill-will
- scepticism4/5
scepticism
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
agnosticism; skepticism.
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
- imperialism4/5
imperialism
- noun a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
- noun a political orientation that advocates imperial interests
- noun a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
- colonialism4/5
colonialism
- noun exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
- noun exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
- symbolism4/5
symbolism
- noun a system of symbols and symbolic representations
- noun the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
symbolization; symbolisation.
- noun a system of symbols and symbolic representations
- patriotism4/5
patriotism
- noun love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
nationalism.
- they rode the same wave of popular patriotism
- British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high
- noun love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
- marxism4/5
marxism
- noun the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism
- noun the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism
- fascism4/5
fascism
- noun a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
- noun a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
- conservatism4/5
conservatism
- noun a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
conservativism.
- noun a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
- federalism4/5
federalism
- noun the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units
- noun the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units
- fundamentalism4/5
fundamentalism
- noun the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth
- noun the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth
- radicalism4/5
radicalism
- noun the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society
- noun the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society
- zionism4/5
zionism
- noun a policy for establishing and developing a national homeland for Jews in Palestine
- noun a movement of world Jewry that arose late in the 19th century with the aim of creating a Jewish state in Palestine
Zionist movement.
- noun a policy for establishing and developing a national homeland for Jews in Palestine
- pessimism4/5
pessimism
- noun the feeling that things will turn out badly
- noun a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things
- noun the feeling that things will turn out badly
- despotism4/5
despotism
- noun dominance through threat of punishment and violence
tyranny; absolutism.
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
tyranny; absolutism; dictatorship; monocracy; Stalinism; shogunate; authoritarianism; one-man rule; Caesarism; totalitarianism.
- noun dominance through threat of punishment and violence
- postmodernism4/5
postmodernism
- noun genre of art and literature and especially architecture in reaction against principles and practices of established modernism
- noun genre of art and literature and especially architecture in reaction against principles and practices of established modernism
- heroism4/5
heroism
- noun the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
valiancy; gallantry; valorousness; valour; valor; valiance.
- he showed great heroism in battle
- he received a medal for valor
- noun the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
- polymorphism4/5
polymorphism
- noun (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- noun (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
pleomorphism.
- noun (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- sexism4/5
sexism
- noun discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
- noun discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
- regionalism4/5
regionalism
- noun a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region
- noun a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas
- noun a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region
- autism4/5
autism
- noun (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
- noun (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
- alcoholism4/5
alcoholism
- noun habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
inebriation; drunkenness; alcohol addiction.
- noun an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
dipsomania; potomania.
- noun habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
- professionalism4/5
professionalism
- noun the expertness characteristic of a professional person
- noun the expertness characteristic of a professional person
- magnetism4/5
magnetism
- noun attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
magnetic attraction; magnetic force.
- noun the branch of science that studies magnetism
magnetics.
- noun attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
- cynicism4/5
cynicism
- noun a cynical feeling of distrust
- noun a cynical feeling of distrust
- altruism4/5
altruism
- noun the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
selflessness.
- noun the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
- prism4/5
prism
- noun a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
- noun optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image
optical prism.
- noun a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
- parallelism4/5
parallelism
- noun similarity by virtue of corresponding
correspondence.
- noun similarity by virtue of corresponding
- semitism4/5
semitism
A Semitic idiom; a word of Semitic origin. Written also Shemitism .
- dynamism3/5
dynamism
- noun any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy
- noun active strength of body or mind
vigor; vigour; heartiness.
- noun any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy
- utilitarianism3/5
utilitarianism
- noun doctrine that the useful is the good; especially as elaborated by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill; the aim was said to be the greatest happiness for the greatest number
- noun doctrine that the useful is the good; especially as elaborated by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill; the aim was said to be the greatest happiness for the greatest number
- secularism3/5
secularism
- noun a doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
- noun a doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
- asceticism3/5
asceticism
- noun the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
- noun the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
nonindulgence; austerity.
- noun the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
- absolutism3/5
absolutism
- noun dominance through threat of punishment and violence
tyranny; despotism.
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
tyranny; dictatorship; monocracy; Stalinism; shogunate; authoritarianism; despotism; one-man rule; Caesarism; totalitarianism.
- noun dominance through threat of punishment and violence
- populism3/5
populism
- noun the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite
- noun the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite
- internationalism3/5
internationalism
- noun the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences
- noun quality of being international in scope
internationality.
- he applauded the internationality of scientific terminology
- noun the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences
- nihilism3/5
nihilism
- noun a revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake
- noun the delusion that things (or everything, including the self) do not exist; a sense that everything is unreal
nihilistic delusion.
- noun a revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake
- functionalism3/5
functionalism
- noun a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment
- noun any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose
- noun a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment
- egalitarianism3/5
egalitarianism
- noun the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality
equalitarianism.
- noun the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality
- pacifism3/5
pacifism
- noun the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
pacificism; passivism.
- noun the belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration
pacificism.
- noun the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
- monism3/5
monism
- noun the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
- noun the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
- expansionism3/5
expansionism
- noun the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
- noun the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
- creationism3/5
creationism
- noun the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis
- creationism denies the theory of evolution of species
- noun the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis
- abolitionism3/5
abolitionism
- noun the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery
- noun the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery
- confucianism3/5
confucianism
- noun the teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China
- noun the teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China
- universalism3/5
universalism
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- spiritualism3/5
spiritualism
- noun (theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God
- noun the belief that the spirits of dead people can communicate with people who are still alive (especially via a medium)
- noun (theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God
- environmentalism3/5
environmentalism
- noun the philosophical doctrine that environment is more important than heredity in determining intellectual growth
- noun the activity of protecting the environment from pollution or destruction
- noun the philosophical doctrine that environment is more important than heredity in determining intellectual growth
- existentialism3/5
existentialism
- noun (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves
existential philosophy; existentialist philosophy.
- noun (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves
- stoicism3/5
stoicism
- noun an indifference to pleasure or pain
stolidness; stolidity.
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno
- noun an indifference to pleasure or pain
- platonism3/5
platonism
The doctrines or philosophy by Plato or of his followers. ✍ Plato believed God to be an infinitely wise, just, and powerful Spirit; and also that he formed the visible universe out of preëxistent amorphous matter, according to perfect patterns of ideas eternally existent in his own mind. Philosophy he considered as being a knowledge of the true nature of things, as discoverable in those eternal ideas after which all things were fashioned. In other words, it is the knowledge of what is eternal, exists necessarily, and is unchangeable; not of the temporary, the dependent, and changeable; and of course it is not obtained through the senses; neither is it the product of the understanding, which concerns itself only with the variable and transitory; nor is it the result of experience and observation; but it is the product of our reason, which, as partaking of the divine nature, has innate ideas resembling the eternal ideas of God. By contemplating these innate ideas, reasoning about them, and comparing them with their copies in the visible universe, reason can attain that true knowledge of things which is called philosophy. Plato's professed followers, the Academics, and the New Platonists, differed considerably from him, yet are called Platonists. Murdock.
- fetishism3/5
fetishism
- noun a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
fetichism.
- noun sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)
fetichism.
- noun a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
- taoism3/5
taoism
One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state. --Ta"o*ist , a. & n.
- gnosticism3/5
gnosticism
The system of philosophy taught by the Gnostics.
- traditionalism3/5
traditionalism
- noun strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings
traditionality.
- noun adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters)
- noun strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings
- scholasticism3/5
scholasticism
- noun orthodoxy of a scholastic variety
academicism; academism.
- noun the system of philosophy dominant in medieval Europe; based on Aristotle and the Church Fathers
- noun orthodoxy of a scholastic variety
- subjectivism3/5
subjectivism
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge and value are dependent on and limited by your subjective experience
- noun the quality of being subjective
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge and value are dependent on and limited by your subjective experience
- nativism3/5
nativism
- noun the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate
- noun the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)
- tribalism3/5
tribalism
- noun the state of living together in tribes
- noun the beliefs of a tribal society
- noun the state of living together in tribes
- paganism3/5
paganism
- noun any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
pagan religion; heathenism.
- noun any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
- structuralism3/5
structuralism
- noun linguistics defined as the analysis of formal structures in a text or discourse
structural linguistics.
- noun an anthropological theory that there are unobservable social structures that generate observable social phenomena
structural anthropology.
- noun linguistics defined as the analysis of formal structures in a text or discourse
- monotheism3/5
monotheism
- noun belief in a single God
- noun belief in a single God
- theism3/5
theism
- noun the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
- noun the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
- egoism3/5
egoism
- noun (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
- noun concern for your own interests and welfare
self-centeredness; self-interest; egocentrism; self-concern.
- noun (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
- shamanism3/5
shamanism
- noun any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
- noun an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans
Asian shamanism.
- noun any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
- exorcism3/5
exorcism
- noun freeing from evil spirits
dispossession.
- noun freeing from evil spirits
- fatalism3/5
fatalism
- noun a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable
- noun a philosophical doctrine holding that all events are predetermined in advance for all time and human beings are powerless to change them
- noun a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable
- hedonism3/5
hedonism
- noun the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
- noun an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
- noun the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
- jainism3/5
jainism
The heterodox Hindoo religion, of which the most striking features are the exaltation of saints or holy mortals, called jins, above the ordinary Hindoo gods, and the denial of the divine origin and infallibility of the Vedas. It is intermediate between Brahmanism and Buddhism, having some things in common with each.
- catechism3/5
catechism
- noun a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
- noun an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
- noun a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
- atheism3/5
atheism
- noun the doctrine or belief that there is no God
godlessness.
- noun a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
- noun the doctrine or belief that there is no God
- orientalism3/5
orientalism
- noun the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations
- orientalisms can be found in Mozart's operas
- noun the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people
Oriental Studies.
- noun the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations
- militarism3/5
militarism
- noun a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
- noun a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
- calvinism3/5
calvinism
The theological tenets or doctrines of John Calvin (a French theologian and reformer of the 16th century) and his followers, or of the so-called calvinistic churches. ✍ The distinguishing doctrines of this system, usually termed the five points of Calvinism, are original sin or total depravity, election or predestination, particular redemption, effectual calling, and the perseverance of the saints. It has been subject to many variations and modifications in different churches and at various times.
- anarchism3/5
anarchism
- noun a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
- noun a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
- classicism3/5
classicism
- noun a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms
classicalism.
- classicism often derived its models from the ancient Greeks and Romans
- noun a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms
- sufism3/5
sufism
A refined mysticism among certain classes of Mohammedans, particularly in Persia, who hold to a kind of pantheism and practice extreme asceticism in their lives. Written also sofism .
- dogmatism3/5
dogmatism
- noun the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
bigotry.
- noun the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
- anachronism3/5
anachronism
- noun something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
misdating; mistiming.
- noun an artifact that belongs to another time
- noun something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
- pantheism3/5
pantheism
- noun (rare) worship that admits or tolerates all gods
- noun the doctrine or belief that God is the universe and its phenomena (taken or conceived of as a whole) or the doctrine that regards the universe as a manifestation of God
- noun (rare) worship that admits or tolerates all gods
- microorganism3/5
microorganism
- noun any organism of microscopic size
micro-organism.
- noun any organism of microscopic size
- polytheism3/5
polytheism
- noun belief in multiple Gods
- noun belief in multiple Gods
- islamism3/5
islamism
The faith, doctrines, or religious system of the Mohammedans; Mohammedanism; Islam.
- eclecticism3/5
eclecticism
- noun making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
eclectic method.
- noun making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
- revivalism3/5
revivalism
- noun an attempt to reawaken the evangelical faith
- noun an attempt to reawaken the evangelical faith
- consumerism3/5
consumerism
- noun the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
- noun a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
- noun the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
- republicanism3/5
republicanism
- noun the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government
- noun the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government
- unionism3/5
unionism
- noun the system or principles and theory of labor unions
trade unionism.
- noun the system or principles and theory of labor unions
- schism3/5
schism
- noun division of a group into opposing factions
split.
- another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy
- noun the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences
- noun division of a group into opposing factions
- evangelism3/5
evangelism
- noun zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel
- noun zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel
- authoritarianism3/5
authoritarianism
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
tyranny; absolutism; dictatorship; monocracy; Stalinism; shogunate; despotism; one-man rule; Caesarism; totalitarianism.
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
- feudalism3/5
feudalism
- noun the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
feudal system.
- noun the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
- bilingualism3/5
bilingualism
- noun the ability to speak two languages colloquially
- noun the ability to speak two languages colloquially
- plagiarism3/5
plagiarism
- noun a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
- noun the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
piracy; plagiarization; plagiarisation.
- noun a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
- paternalism3/5
paternalism
- noun the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good
- noun the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good
- totalitarianism3/5
totalitarianism
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
tyranny; absolutism; dictatorship; monocracy; Stalinism; shogunate; authoritarianism; despotism; one-man rule; Caesarism.
- noun the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
absolutism; totalism.
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
- cannibalism3/5
cannibalism
- noun the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
- noun the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
- protectionism3/5
protectionism
- noun the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition
- noun the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition
- americanism3/5
americanism
Attachment to the United States.
- constitutionalism3/5
constitutionalism
- noun a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution)
- noun advocacy of a system of government according to constitutional principles
- noun a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution)
- extremism3/5
extremism
- noun any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
- noun any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
- collectivism3/5
collectivism
- noun Soviet communism
Bolshevism; sovietism.
- noun a political theory that the people should own the means of production
- noun Soviet communism
- historicism3/5
historicism
- noun a theory that social and cultural events are determined by history
- noun a theory that social and cultural events are determined by history
- puritanism3/5
puritanism
The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans.
- reductionism3/5
reductionism
- noun a theory that all complex systems can be completely understood in terms of their components
- noun the analysis of complex things into simpler constituents
- noun a theory that all complex systems can be completely understood in terms of their components
- separatism3/5
separatism
- noun a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
segregation.
- noun a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists
- separatism is a serious problem in Quebec
- demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstream education
- noun a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
- methodism3/5
methodism
(Eccl.) The system of doctrines, polity, and worship, of the sect called Methodists. Bp. Warburton.
- elitism3/5
elitism
- noun the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
- noun the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
- evangelicalism3/5
evangelicalism
- noun stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation
- noun stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation
- favoritism3/5
favoritism
- noun an inclination to favor some person or group
favouritism.
- noun unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
discrimination; favouritism.
- noun an inclination to favor some person or group
- syncretism3/5
syncretism
- noun the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)
- a syncretism of material and immaterial theories
- noun the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
- noun the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)
- perfectionism3/5
perfectionism
- noun a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable
- his perfectionism seemed excessive to his students
- noun a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable
- holism3/5
holism
- noun the theory that the parts of any whole cannot exist and cannot be understood except in their relation to the whole
holistic theory.
- holism holds that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
- holistic theory has been applied to ecology and language and mental states
- noun the theory that the parts of any whole cannot exist and cannot be understood except in their relation to the whole
- aphorism3/5
aphorism
- noun a short pithy instructive saying
apophthegm; apothegm.
- noun a short pithy instructive saying
- communalism3/5
communalism
- noun the practice of communal living and common ownership
- noun loyalty and commitment to the interests of your own minority or ethnic group rather than to society as a whole
- noun the practice of communal living and common ownership
- progressivism3/5
progressivism
- noun the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in government and society
- noun the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in government and society
- stalinism3/5
stalinism
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
tyranny; absolutism; dictatorship; monocracy; shogunate; authoritarianism; despotism; one-man rule; Caesarism; totalitarianism.
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
- industrialism3/5
industrialism
- noun an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship
- noun an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship
- commercialism3/5
commercialism
- noun transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
commerce; mercantilism.
- noun transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
- sectarianism3/5
sectarianism
- noun a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination
denominationalism.
- he condemned religious sectarianism
- noun a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination
- isolationism3/5
isolationism
- noun a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations
- noun a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations
- legalism3/5
legalism
- noun strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
- noun strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
- primitivism3/5
primitivism
- noun a wild or unrefined state
crudeness; rudeness; crudity; primitiveness.
- noun a genre characteristic of (or imitative of) primitive artists or children
- noun a wild or unrefined state
- mormonism3/5
mormonism
The doctrine, system, and practices of the Mormons.
- nazism3/5
nazism
- noun a form of socialism featuring racism and expansionism and obedience to a strong leader
national socialism; Naziism.
- noun a form of socialism featuring racism and expansionism and obedience to a strong leader
- barbarism3/5
barbarism
- noun a brutal barbarous savage act
savagery; brutality; barbarity.
- noun a brutal barbarous savage act
- darwinism3/5
darwinism
(Biol.) The theory or doctrines put forth by Darwin. See above. Huxley.
- fanaticism3/5
fanaticism
- noun excessive intolerance of opposing views
fanatism; zealotry.
- noun excessive intolerance of opposing views
- constructivism3/5
constructivism
- noun an abstractionist artistic movement in Russia after World War I; industrial materials were used to construct nonrepresentational objects
- noun an abstractionist artistic movement in Russia after World War I; industrial materials were used to construct nonrepresentational objects
- neoliberalism3/5
neoliberalism
- noun a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth
- noun a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth
- surrealism3/5
surrealism
- noun a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
- noun a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
- rheumatism3/5
rheumatism
- noun any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
- noun a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
atrophic arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis.
- noun any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
- ecotourism3/5
ecotourism
- noun tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature
- noun tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature
- syllogism3/5
syllogism
- noun deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
- noun deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
- eroticism3/5
eroticism
- noun a state of anticipation of sexuality
erotism.
- noun the arousal of feelings of sexual desire
sexiness; erotism; amorousness; amativeness.
- noun a state of anticipation of sexuality
- recidivism3/5
recidivism
- noun habitual relapse into crime
- noun habitual relapse into crime
- expressionism3/5
expressionism
- noun an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality
- noun an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality
- egotism3/5
egotism
- noun an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
swelled head; self-importance.
- noun an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
self-importance; ego.
- noun an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
- euphemism3/5
euphemism
- noun an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
- noun an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
- corporatism3/5
corporatism
- noun control of a state or organization by large interest groups
- individualism is in danger of being swamped by a kind of corporatism
- noun control of a state or organization by large interest groups
- counterterrorism3/5
counterterrorism
- noun a strategy intended to prevent or counter terrorism
- noun a strategy intended to prevent or counter terrorism
- behaviorism3/5
behaviorism
- noun an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
behaviouristic psychology; behavioristic psychology; behaviourism.
- noun an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
- bolshevism3/5
bolshevism
- noun Soviet communism
collectivism; sovietism.
- noun Soviet communism
- truism3/5
truism
- noun an obvious truth
- noun an obvious truth
- ethnocentrism3/5
ethnocentrism
- noun belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group
- noun belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group
- lesbianism3/5
lesbianism
- noun female homosexuality
sapphism.
- noun female homosexuality
- chauvinism3/5
chauvinism
- noun fanatical patriotism
ultranationalism; superpatriotism; jingoism.
- noun activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
antifeminism; male chauvinism.
- noun fanatical patriotism
- catabolism3/5
catabolism
- noun breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
dissimilation; katabolism; destructive metabolism.
- noun breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
- nepotism3/5
nepotism
- noun favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
- noun favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
- sadism3/5
sadism
- noun sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others
- noun sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others
- masochism3/5
masochism
- noun sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
- noun sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
- isomorphism3/5
isomorphism
- noun (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure
isomorphy.
- noun (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure
- astigmatism3/5
astigmatism
- noun (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people
astigmia.
- noun (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
astigmia.
- noun (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people
- ostracism3/5
ostracism
- noun the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Coventry; banishment.
- the association should get rid of its elderly members--not by euthanasia, of course, but by Coventry
- noun the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
- noun the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
- leninism3/5
leninism
- noun the political and economic theories of Lenin which provided the guiding doctrine of the Soviet Union; the modification of Marxism by Lenin stressed that imperialism is the highest form of capitalism (which shifts the struggle from developed to underdeveloped countries)
Marxism-Leninism.
- noun the political and economic theories of Lenin which provided the guiding doctrine of the Soviet Union; the modification of Marxism by Lenin stressed that imperialism is the highest form of capitalism (which shifts the struggle from developed to underdeveloped countries)
- minimalism3/5
minimalism
- noun an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color
minimal art; reductivism.
- noun an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color
- vegetarianism3/5
vegetarianism
- noun a diet excluding all meat and fish
- noun a diet excluding all meat and fish
- neuroticism3/5
neuroticism
- noun a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
neurosis; psychoneurosis.
- noun a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
- bioterrorism3/5
bioterrorism
- noun terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare
biological terrorism.
- noun terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare
- hypnotism3/5
hypnotism
- noun the act of inducing hypnosis
suggestion; mesmerism.
- noun the act of inducing hypnosis
- embolism3/5
embolism
- noun an insertion into a calendar
intercalation.
- noun occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)
- noun an insertion into a calendar
- hypothyroidism3/5
hypothyroidism
- noun an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
- noun an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
- narcissism3/5
narcissism
- noun an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
narcism; self-love.
- self-love that shut out everyone else
- noun an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
- antisemitism3/5
antisemitism
- noun the intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people
anti-Semitism.
- noun the intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people
- vandalism3/5
vandalism
- noun willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
malicious mischief; hooliganism.
- noun willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
- absenteeism3/5
absenteeism
- noun habitual absence from work
- noun habitual absence from work
- opportunism3/5
opportunism
- noun taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
expedience; self-interest; self-seeking.
- noun taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
- monasticism3/5
monasticism
- noun asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
- noun asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
- parasitism3/5
parasitism
- noun the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage)
- noun the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage)
- impressionism3/5
impressionism
(Fine Arts) The theory or method of suggesting an effect or impression without elaboration of the details; -- a disignation of a recent fashion in painting and etching.
- cubism3/5
cubism
- noun an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
- noun an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
- revisionism3/5
revisionism
- noun any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx
- noun a moderate evolutionary form of Marxism
- noun any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx
- hellenism3/5
hellenism
A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism. Addison.
- particularism3/5
particularism
- noun a focus on something particular
- noun a focus on something particular
- metamorphism3/5
metamorphism
- noun change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances
- noun change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances
- parkinsonism3/5
parkinsonism
- noun a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination
paralysis agitans; shaking palsy; Parkinson's disease; Parkinson's; Parkinson's syndrome.
- noun a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination
- thromboembolism3/5
thromboembolism
- noun occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus that has broken away from a thrombus
- noun occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus that has broken away from a thrombus
- hyperthyroidism3/5
hyperthyroidism
- noun an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
thyrotoxicosis.
- noun an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
- hyperparathyroidism3/5
hyperparathyroidism
- noun excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis)
- noun excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis)
- cosmopolitanism3/5
cosmopolitanism
The quality of being cosmopolitan; cosmopolitism.
- essentialism3/5
essentialism
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- urbanism3/5
urbanism
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- multilateralism3/5
- institutionalism3/5
institutionalism
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- factionalism3/5
factionalism
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- poststructuralism3/5
poststructuralism
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- exceptionalism3/5
- voluntarism3/5
voluntarism
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- intellectualism3/5
intellectualism
Intellectual power; intellectuality.
- transnationalism3/5
- globalism3/5
globalism
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- humanitarianism2/5
humanitarianism
- noun the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
humanism.
- noun the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
- animism2/5
animism
- noun the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls
- animism is common among primitive peoples
- noun the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls
- unilateralism2/5
unilateralism
- noun the doctrine that nations should conduct their foreign affairs individualistically without the advice or involvement of other nations
- noun the doctrine that nations should conduct their foreign affairs individualistically without the advice or involvement of other nations
- reformism2/5
reformism
- noun a doctrine of reform
- noun a doctrine of reform
- literalism2/5
literalism
- noun the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature
- noun a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense
- noun the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature
- contextualism2/5
contextualism
- noun any doctrine emphasizing the importance of the context in solving problems or establishing the meaning of terms
- noun any doctrine emphasizing the importance of the context in solving problems or establishing the meaning of terms
- epicureanism2/5
epicureanism
- noun a doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers
- noun a doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers
- irredentism2/5
irredentism
- noun the doctrine that irredenta should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
irridentism.
- noun the doctrine that irredenta should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
- presentism2/5
presentism
- noun the doctrine that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (as in the Book of Revelations) are presently in the course of being fulfilled
- noun the doctrine that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (as in the Book of Revelations) are presently in the course of being fulfilled
- sensationalism2/5
sensationalism
- noun subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
- noun the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
luridness.
- the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation
- noun subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
- ecumenism2/5
ecumenism
- noun a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)
oecumenism.
- noun (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
ecumenicalism; ecumenicism.
- noun a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)
- neoplatonism2/5
neoplatonism
A pantheistic eclectic school of philosophy, of which Plotinus was the chief ( A. D. 205-270), and which sought to reconcile the Platonic and Aristotelian systems with Oriental theosophy. It tended to mysticism and theurgy, and was the last product of Greek philosophy.
- nominalism2/5
nominalism
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that the various objects labeled by the same term have nothing in common but their name
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that the various objects labeled by the same term have nothing in common but their name
- daoism2/5
daoism
- noun philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
Taoism.
- noun philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
- solipsism2/5
solipsism
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist
- physicalism2/5
physicalism
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
materialism.
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
- synergism2/5
synergism
- noun the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
synergy.
- noun the theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace
- noun the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
- totemism2/5
totemism
- noun belief in the kinship of a group of people with a common totem
- noun belief in the kinship of a group of people with a common totem
- arianism2/5
arianism
The doctrines of the Arians.
- vitalism2/5
vitalism
- noun (philosophy) a doctrine that life is a vital principle distinct from physics and chemistry
- noun (philosophy) a doctrine that life is a vital principle distinct from physics and chemistry
- aristotelianism2/5
aristotelianism
The philosophy of Aristotle, otherwise called the Peripatetic philosophy.
- quakerism2/5
quakerism
The peculiar character, manners, tenets, etc., of the Quakers.
- supernaturalism2/5
supernaturalism
- noun a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding
- noun the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces
supernaturalness.
- noun a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding
- thomism2/5
thomism
(Eccl. Hist.) The doctrine of Thomas Aquinas, esp. with respect to predestination and grace.
- intuitionism2/5
intuitionism
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired primarily by intuition
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired primarily by intuition
- millenarianism2/5
millenarianism
- noun belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations
chiliasm; millenarism; millenniumism.
- noun belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations
- vampirism2/5
vampirism
- noun belief in the existence of vampires
- noun the actions or practices of a vampire
- noun belief in the existence of vampires
- antinomianism2/5
antinomianism
- noun the theological doctrine that by faith and God's grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture)
- noun the theological doctrine that by faith and God's grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture)
- jansenism2/5
jansenism
(Eccl. Hist.) The doctrine of Jansen regarding free will and divine grace.
- conceptualism2/5
conceptualism
- noun the doctrine that the application of a general term to various objects indicates the existence of a mental entity that mediates the application
- noun the doctrine that the application of a general term to various objects indicates the existence of a mental entity that mediates the application
- originalism2/5
originalism
- noun the belief that the United States Constitution should be interpreted in the way the authors originally intended it
- noun the belief that the United States Constitution should be interpreted in the way the authors originally intended it
- pelagianism2/5
pelagianism
The doctrines of Pelagius.
- deconstructionism2/5
deconstructionism
- noun a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
deconstruction.
- noun a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
- mentalism2/5
mentalism
- noun (philosophy) a doctrine that mind is the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness
- noun (philosophy) a doctrine that mind is the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness
- deism2/5
deism
- noun the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation
free thought.
- noun the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation
- transcendentalism2/5
transcendentalism
- noun any system of philosophy emphasizing the intuitive and spiritual above the empirical and material
transcendental philosophy.
- noun any system of philosophy emphasizing the intuitive and spiritual above the empirical and material
- sikhism2/5
sikhism
- noun the doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam
- noun the doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam
- occultism2/5
occultism
- noun the study of the supernatural
- noun a belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control
- noun the study of the supernatural
- zoroastrianism2/5
zoroastrianism
The religious system of Zoroaster, the legislator and prophet of the ancient Persians, which was the national faith of Persia; mazdeism. The system presupposes a good spirit (Ormuzd) and an opposing evil spirit (Ahriman). Cf. Fire worship , underFire , andParsee .
- instrumentalism2/5
instrumentalism
- noun a system of pragmatic philosophy that considers idea to be instruments that should guide our actions and their value is measured by their success
- noun a system of pragmatic philosophy that considers idea to be instruments that should guide our actions and their value is measured by their success
- heathenism2/5
heathenism
- noun any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
paganism; pagan religion.
- noun any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
- syndicalism2/5
syndicalism
- noun a radical political movement that advocates bringing industry and government under the control of labor unions
- noun a radical political movement that advocates bringing industry and government under the control of labor unions
- brahmanism2/5
brahmanism
The religion or system of doctrines of the Brahmans; the religion of Brahma.
- amateurism2/5
amateurism
- noun the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for money
- noun the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for money
- manichaeism2/5
manichaeism
The doctrines taught, or system of principles maintained, by the Manichæans.
- experimentalism2/5
experimentalism
- noun an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles
- noun an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation
- the children of psychologists are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism
- noun an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles
- mithraism2/5
mithraism
- noun ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.
Mithraicism.
- noun ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.
- shintoism2/5
shintoism
- noun the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors
Shinto.
- noun the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors
- brahminism2/5
brahminism
The religion or system of doctrines of the Brahmans; the religion of Brahma.
- agnosticism2/5
agnosticism
- noun a religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of God
- agnosticism holds that you can neither prove nor disprove God's existence
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
scepticism; skepticism.
- noun a religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of God
- pietism2/5
pietism
- noun exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
religionism; religiousism; religiosity.
- noun 17th and 18th-century German movement in the Lutheran Church stressing personal piety and devotion
- noun exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
- sentimentalism2/5
sentimentalism
- noun the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form
- noun a predilection for sentimentality
- noun the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form
- unitarianism2/5
unitarianism
The doctrines of Unitarians.
- hasidism2/5
hasidism
- noun a sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly
Chassidim; Hassidim; Chasidim; Hasidim.
- noun beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
Hassidism; Chasidism; Chassidism.
- noun a sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly
- emotionalism2/5
emotionalism
- noun emotional nature or quality
emotionality.
- noun emotional nature or quality
- neoclassicism2/5
neoclassicism
- noun revival of a classical style (in art or literature or architecture or music) but from a new perspective or with a new motivation
- noun revival of a classical style (in art or literature or architecture or music) but from a new perspective or with a new motivation
- spiritism2/5
spiritism
- noun concern with things of the spirit
spiritualism; spirituality; otherworldliness.
- noun concern with things of the spirit
- chartism2/5
chartism
The principles of a political party in England (1838-48), which contended for universal suffrage, the vote by ballot, annual parliaments, equal electoral districts, and other radical reforms, as set forth in a document called the People's Charter.
- conformism2/5
conformism
- noun orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
conformity.
- noun orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
- quietism2/5
quietism
- noun a form of religious mysticism requiring withdrawal from all human effort and passive contemplation of God
- noun a form of religious mysticism requiring withdrawal from all human effort and passive contemplation of God
- conventionalism2/5
conventionalism
- noun orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
conventionality; convention.
- noun orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
- mohammedanism2/5
mohammedanism
The religion, or doctrines and precepts, of Mohammed, contained in the Koran; Islamism.
- tantrism2/5
tantrism
- noun movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism
- noun doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet
Tantra.
- noun movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism
- vaishnavism2/5
vaishnavism
The worship of Vishnu.
- adventism2/5
adventism
- noun any Christian religion that believes the second coming of Christ is imminent
Second Adventism.
- noun any Christian religion that believes the second coming of Christ is imminent
- occidentalism2/5
occidentalism
- noun the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Western civilizations
- noun the scholarly knowledge of western cultures and languages and people
- noun the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Western civilizations
- vaisnavism2/5
vaisnavism
- noun Hindu sect worshiping of Vishnu
Vaishnavism.
- noun worship of Vishnu one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon
Vaishnavism; Vishnuism.
- noun Hindu sect worshiping of Vishnu
- onanism2/5
onanism
- noun manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure
masturbation.
- noun a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation
pulling out; withdrawal method; coitus interruptus; withdrawal.
- noun manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure
- hebraism2/5
hebraism
A Hebrew idiom or custom; a peculiar expression or manner of speaking in the Hebrew language. Addison.
- mercantilism2/5
mercantilism
- noun an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests
mercantile system.
- noun transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
commerce; commercialism.
- noun an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests
- pentecostalism2/5
pentecostalism
- noun the principles and practices of Pentecostal religious groups; characterized by religious excitement and talking in tongues
- noun the principles and practices of Pentecostal religious groups; characterized by religious excitement and talking in tongues
- utopianism2/5
utopianism
The ideas, views, aims, etc., of a Utopian; impracticable schemes of human perfection; optimism.
- atomism2/5
atomism
- noun (psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association
- noun (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles
atomic theory; atomist theory; atomistic theory.
- the ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe
- noun (psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association
- futurism2/5
futurism
- noun an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age
- noun the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future
- noun an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age
- anglicanism2/5
anglicanism
Strong partiality to the principles and rites of the Church of England.
- lutheranism2/5
lutheranism
The doctrines taught by Luther or held by the Lutheran Church.
- moralism2/5
moralism
- noun a moral maxim
- noun judgments about another person's morality
- he could not stand her hectoring moralism
- noun a moral maxim
- libertarianism2/5
libertarianism
- noun an ideological belief in freedom of thought and speech
- noun an ideological belief in freedom of thought and speech
- evolutionism2/5
evolutionism
- noun (biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals
theory of organic evolution; theory of evolution.
- noun (biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals
- presbyterianism2/5
presbyterianism
That form of church government which invests presbyters with all spiritual power, and admits no prelates over them; also, the faith and polity of the Presbyterian churches, taken collectively.
- exhibitionism2/5
exhibitionism
- noun extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself
- noun the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals
immodesty.
- noun extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself
- provincialism2/5
provincialism
- noun a lack of sophistication
- noun a partiality for some particular place
localism; sectionalism.
- noun a lack of sophistication
- parochialism2/5
parochialism
- noun a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish
- noun a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish
- satanism2/5
satanism
The evil and malicious disposition of Satan; a diabolical sprit. R.2. Worship of satan.
- favouritism2/5
favouritism
- noun an inclination to favor some person or group
favoritism.
- noun unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
discrimination; favoritism.
- noun an inclination to favor some person or group
- homoeroticism2/5
homoeroticism
- noun a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
homosexuality; gayness; queerness; homosexualism.
- noun a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
- ritualism2/5
ritualism
- noun the study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies
- noun exaggerated emphasis on the importance of rites or ritualistic forms in worship
- noun the study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies
- neologism2/5
neologism
- noun a newly invented word or phrase
neology; coinage.
- noun the act of inventing a word or phrase
neology; coinage.
- noun a newly invented word or phrase
- transvestism2/5
transvestism
- noun the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
transvestitism; cross dressing.
- noun the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
- romanism2/5
romanism
The tenets of the Church of Rome; the Roman Catholic religion.
- didacticism2/5
didacticism
- noun communication that is suitable for or intended to be instructive
- the didacticism expected in books for the young
- the didacticism of the 19th century gave birth to many great museums
- noun communication that is suitable for or intended to be instructive
- centrism2/5
centrism
- noun a political philosophy of avoiding the extremes of left and right by taking a moderate position or course of action
moderatism.
- noun a political philosophy of avoiding the extremes of left and right by taking a moderate position or course of action
- arminianism2/5
arminianism
The religious doctrines or tenets of the Arminians.
- maoism2/5
maoism
- noun a form of communism developed in China by Mao Zedong
- noun a form of communism developed in China by Mao Zedong
- specialism2/5
specialism
- noun the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
- noun the special line of work you have adopted as your career
speciality; specialisation; specialization; specialty.
- his specialization is gastroenterology
- noun the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
- wahhabism2/5
wahhabism
- noun a conservative and intolerant form of Islam that is practiced in Saudi Arabia
Wahabism.
- Osama bin Laden and his followers practice Wahhabism
- noun a conservative and intolerant form of Islam that is practiced in Saudi Arabia
- congregationalism2/5
congregationalism
That system of church organization which vests all ecclesiastical power in the assembled brotherhood of each local church.
- witticism2/5
witticism
- noun a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
wittiness; wit; humor; humour.
- noun a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
- atavism2/5
atavism
- noun a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
reversion; throwback.
- noun a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
- organicism2/5
organicism
- noun theory that the total organization of an organism rather than the functioning of individual organs is the determinant of life processes
- noun theory that the total organization of an organism rather than the functioning of individual organs is the determinant of life processes
- isomerism2/5
isomerism
- noun the state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers
- noun the state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers
- archaism2/5
archaism
- noun the use of an archaic expression
archaicism.
- noun the use of an archaic expression
- philistinism2/5
philistinism
- noun a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
materialism.
- noun a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
- anabaptism2/5
anabaptism
The doctrine of the Anabaptists.
- neutralism2/5
neutralism
- noun a policy of neutrality or nonalignment in international affairs
- noun a policy of neutrality or nonalignment in international affairs
- associationism2/5
associationism
- noun (psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity
association theory.
- noun (psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity
- colloquialism2/5
colloquialism
- noun a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
- noun a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
- royalism2/5
royalism
- noun adherence or attachment to a monarchy or to the principle of monarchal government
- noun adherence or attachment to a monarchy or to the principle of monarchal government
- careerism2/5
careerism
- noun the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity
- noun the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity
- trotskyism2/5
trotskyism
- noun the form of communism advocated by Leon Trotsky; calls for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat
- noun the form of communism advocated by Leon Trotsky; calls for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat
- machiavellianism2/5
machiavellianism
- noun the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and maintain his autocratic government
- noun the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and maintain his autocratic government
- leftism2/5
leftism
- noun the ideology of the political left; belief in or support of the tenets of the political left
- noun the ideology of the political left; belief in or support of the tenets of the political left
- denominationalism2/5
denominationalism
- noun a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination
sectarianism.
- he condemned religious sectarianism
- noun the tendency, in Protestantism, to separate into religious denominations or to advocate such separations
- noun a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination
- monarchism2/5
monarchism
- noun a belief in and advocacy of monarchy as a political system
- noun a belief in and advocacy of monarchy as a political system
- trinitarianism2/5
trinitarianism
The doctrine of the Trinity; the doctrine that there are three distinct persons in the Godhead.
- voyeurism2/5
voyeurism
- noun a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior
- noun a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior
- dimorphism2/5
dimorphism
- noun (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms
- noun (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
- noun (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms
- exoticism2/5
exoticism
- noun the quality of being exotic
exotism; exoticness.
- he loved the exoticism of Egypt
- noun the quality of being exotic
- localism2/5
localism
- noun a phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality
- noun a partiality for some particular place
provincialism; sectionalism.
- noun a phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality
- electromagnetism2/5
electromagnetism
- noun magnetism produced by an electric current
- electromagnetism was discovered when it was observed that a copper wire carrying an electric current can magnetize pieces of iron or steel near it
- noun the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena
electromagnetics.
- noun magnetism produced by an electric current
- mesmerism2/5
mesmerism
- noun the act of inducing hypnosis
suggestion; hypnotism.
- noun the act of inducing hypnosis
- anthropomorphism2/5
anthropomorphism
- noun the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
theanthropism.
- noun the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
- mannerism2/5
mannerism
- noun a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
idiosyncrasy; foible.
- noun a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
affectation; pose; affectedness.
- noun a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
- ageism2/5
ageism
- noun discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people
agism.
- noun discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people
- escapism2/5
escapism
- noun an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
escape.
- romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life
- his alcohol problem was a form of escapism
- noun an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
- automatism2/5
automatism
- noun any reaction that occurs automatically without conscious thought or reflection (especially the undirected behavior seen in psychomotor epilepsy)
- noun any reaction that occurs automatically without conscious thought or reflection (especially the undirected behavior seen in psychomotor epilepsy)
- heterosexism2/5
heterosexism
- noun discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
- noun discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
- centralism2/5
centralism
- noun the political policy of concentrating power in a central organization
- noun the political policy of concentrating power in a central organization
- eurocentrism2/5
eurocentrism
- noun belief in the preeminence of Europe and the Europeans
- noun belief in the preeminence of Europe and the Europeans
- thatcherism2/5
thatcherism
- noun (England) the political policy of Margaret Thatcher
- noun (England) the political policy of Margaret Thatcher
- behaviourism2/5
behaviourism
- noun an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
behaviorism; behaviouristic psychology; behavioristic psychology.
- noun an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
- keynesianism2/5
keynesianism
- noun the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes who advocated government monetary and fiscal programs intended to stimulate business activity and increase employment
- noun the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes who advocated government monetary and fiscal programs intended to stimulate business activity and increase employment
- neocolonialism2/5
neocolonialism
- noun control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures
- noun control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures
- mutism2/5
mutism
- noun the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak
muteness.
- her muteness was a consequence of her deafness
- noun the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak
- racialism2/5
racialism
- noun discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
racial discrimination; racism.
- noun discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
- anthropocentrism2/5
anthropocentrism
- noun an inclination to evaluate reality exclusively in terms of human values
anthropocentricity.
- noun an inclination to evaluate reality exclusively in terms of human values
- egocentrism2/5
egocentrism
- noun concern for your own interests and welfare
self-centeredness; self-interest; egoism; self-concern.
- noun concern for your own interests and welfare
- cronyism2/5
cronyism
- noun favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
- noun favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
- albinism2/5
albinism
- noun the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair
- noun the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair
- sadomasochism2/5
sadomasochism
- noun sadism and masochism combined in one person
- noun sadism and masochism combined in one person
- sectionalism2/5
sectionalism
- noun a partiality for some particular place
provincialism; localism.
- noun a partiality for some particular place
- monetarism2/5
monetarism
- noun an economic theory holding that variations in unemployment and the rate of inflation are usually caused by changes in the supply of money
- noun an economic theory holding that variations in unemployment and the rate of inflation are usually caused by changes in the supply of money
- somnambulism2/5
somnambulism
- noun walking by a person who is asleep
noctambulism; noctambulation; sleepwalking; somnambulation.
- noun walking by a person who is asleep
- negativism2/5
negativism
- noun characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
negativeness; negativity.
- noun characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
- proselytism2/5
proselytism
- noun the practice of proselytizing
- noun the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
- noun the practice of proselytizing
- mosaicism2/5
mosaicism
- noun the condition in which an organism has two or more cell populations that differ in genetic makeup
- noun the condition in which an organism has two or more cell populations that differ in genetic makeup
- endemism2/5
endemism
- noun nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)
autochthony; indigenousness.
- noun nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)
- vigilantism2/5
vigilantism
- noun the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
- noun the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
- obscurantism2/5
obscurantism
- noun a policy of opposition to enlightenment or the spread of knowledge
- noun a deliberate act intended to make something obscure
- noun a policy of opposition to enlightenment or the spread of knowledge
- defeatism2/5
defeatism
- noun acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
- noun acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
- tropism2/5
tropism
- noun an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source
- noun an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source
- synchronism2/5
synchronism
- noun the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
synchronisation; synchronicity; synchronizing; synchronization; synchroneity; synchrony.
- the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves
- noun the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
- transsexualism2/5
transsexualism
- noun condition in which a person assumes the identity and permanently acts the part of the gender opposite to his or her biological sex
- noun condition in which a person assumes the identity and permanently acts the part of the gender opposite to his or her biological sex
- jingoism2/5
jingoism
- noun an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions
flag waving.
- noun fanatical patriotism
ultranationalism; superpatriotism; chauvinism.
- noun an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions
- adventurism2/5
adventurism
- noun recklessness in politics or foreign affairs
- noun recklessness in politics or foreign affairs
- jacobinism2/5
jacobinism
The principles of the Jacobins; violent and factious opposition to legitimate government. Under this new stimulus, Burn's previous Jacobitism passed towards the opposite, but not very distant, extreme of Jacobinism. J. C. Shairp.
- ventriloquism2/5
ventriloquism
- noun the art of projecting your voice so that it seems to come from another source (as from a ventriloquist's dummy)
ventriloquy.
- noun the art of projecting your voice so that it seems to come from another source (as from a ventriloquist's dummy)
- bilateralism2/5
bilateralism
- noun the property of being symmetrical about a vertical plane
bilaterality; bilateral symmetry.
- noun the property of being symmetrical about a vertical plane
- purism2/5
purism
- noun scrupulous or exaggerated insistence on purity or correctness (especially in language)
- linguistic purisms
- noun scrupulous or exaggerated insistence on purity or correctness (especially in language)
- neoconservatism2/5
neoconservatism
- noun an approach to politics or theology that represents a return to a traditional point of view (in contrast to more liberal or radical schools of thought of the 1960s)
- noun an approach to politics or theology that represents a return to a traditional point of view (in contrast to more liberal or radical schools of thought of the 1960s)
- bruxism2/5
bruxism
- noun involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep
- noun involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep
- cretinism2/5
cretinism
- noun severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
- noun severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
- sophism2/5
sophism
- noun a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
sophistry; sophistication.
- noun a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
- pleomorphism2/5
pleomorphism
- noun (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
polymorphism.
- noun (biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms
- noun (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
- workaholism2/5
workaholism
- noun compulsiveness about working
- noun compulsiveness about working
- serialism2/5
serialism
- noun 20th century music that uses a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition
serial music.
- noun 20th century music that uses a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition
- bohemianism2/5
bohemianism
- noun conduct characteristic of a bohemian
- noun conduct characteristic of a bohemian
- germanism2/5
germanism
An idiom of the German language.
- galvanism2/5
galvanism
- noun electricity produced by chemical action
- noun the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)
electrotherapy; electric healing; electrical healing.
- noun electricity produced by chemical action
- volcanism2/5
volcanism
- noun the phenomena associated with volcanic activity
- noun the phenomena associated with volcanic activity
- lyricism2/5
lyricism
- noun the property of being suitable for singing
lyricality; songfulness.
- noun unrestrained and exaggerated enthusiasm
- noun the property of being suitable for singing
- hirsutism2/5
hirsutism
- noun excessive hairiness
hirsuteness.
- noun excessive hairiness
- pauperism2/5
pauperism
- noun a state of extreme poverty or destitution
need; pauperization; penury; indigence.
- their indigence appalled him
- a general state of need exists among the homeless
- noun a state of extreme poverty or destitution
- athleticism2/5
athleticism
- noun intense energy
strenuosity.
- his music is characterized by a happy athleticism
- noun intense energy
- mutualism2/5
mutualism
- noun the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
symbiosis.
- noun the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
- hooliganism2/5
hooliganism
- noun willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
malicious mischief; vandalism.
- noun willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
- priapism2/5
priapism
- noun condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal
- noun condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal
- photojournalism2/5
photojournalism
- noun journalism that presents a story primarily through the use of pictures
- noun journalism that presents a story primarily through the use of pictures
- clericalism2/5
clericalism
- noun a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters
- noun a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters
- cryptorchidism2/5
cryptorchidism
- noun failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
cryptorchidy; cryptorchism.
- noun failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
- hermaphroditism2/5
hermaphroditism
- noun congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics
hermaphrodism.
- noun showing characteristics of both sexes
bisexuality; androgyny.
- noun congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics
- bipedalism2/5
bipedalism
- noun the bodily attribute of being bipedal; having two feet
- bipedalism made the human form of birth possible
- noun the bodily attribute of being bipedal; having two feet
- anabolism2/5
anabolism
- noun the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy
constructive metabolism.
- noun the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy
- chrism2/5
chrism
- noun a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
sacramental oil; chrisom; holy oil.
- noun a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
- imagism2/5
imagism
- noun a movement by American and English poets early in the 20th century in reaction to Victorian sentimentality; used common speech in free verse with clear concrete imagery
- noun a movement by American and English poets early in the 20th century in reaction to Victorian sentimentality; used common speech in free verse with clear concrete imagery
- bimetallism2/5
bimetallism
- noun a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio
- noun a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio
- dadaism2/5
dadaism
- noun a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty
dada.
- noun a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty
- solecism2/5
solecism
- noun a socially awkward or tactless act
gaffe; gaucherie; faux pas; slip.
- noun a socially awkward or tactless act
- mccarthyism2/5
mccarthyism
- noun unscrupulously accusing people of disloyalty (as by saying they were Communists)
- noun unscrupulously accusing people of disloyalty (as by saying they were Communists)
- ferromagnetism2/5
ferromagnetism
- noun phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed
- noun phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed
- homomorphism2/5
homomorphism
- noun similarity of form
homomorphy.
- noun similarity of form
- gigantism2/5
gigantism
- noun excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
giantism; overgrowth.
- noun excessive largeness of stature
giantism.
- noun excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
- dandyism2/5
dandyism
- noun the manner and dress of a fop or dandy
foppishness.
- noun the manner and dress of a fop or dandy
- botulism2/5
botulism
- noun food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
- noun food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
- hypogonadism2/5
hypogonadism
- noun incompetence of the gonads (especially in the male with low testosterone); results in deficient development of secondary sex characteristics and (in prepubertal males) a body with long legs and a short trunk
- noun incompetence of the gonads (especially in the male with low testosterone); results in deficient development of secondary sex characteristics and (in prepubertal males) a body with long legs and a short trunk
- dwarfism2/5
dwarfism
- noun a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
nanism.
- noun a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
- dichroism2/5
dichroism
- noun pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions
- noun pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions
- hypoparathyroidism2/5
hypoparathyroidism
- noun inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood
- noun inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood
- hyperaldosteronism2/5
hyperaldosteronism
- noun a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone
aldosteronism.
- noun a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone
- aldosteronism2/5
aldosteronism
- noun a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone
hyperaldosteronism.
- noun a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone
- pastoralism2/5
pastoralism
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- constructionism2/5
constructionism
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- communitarianism2/5
- interactionism2/5
- aestheticism2/5
aestheticism
The doctrine of æsthetics; æsthetic principles; devotion to the beautiful in nature and art. Lowell.
- multilingualism2/5
multilingualism
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- messianism2/5
messianism
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- scientism2/5
- objectivism2/5
- volunteerism2/5
volunteerism
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- consequentialism2/5
- managerialism2/5
- africanism2/5
africanism
A word, phrase, idiom, or custom peculiar to Africa or Africans. "The knotty Africanisms . . . of the fathers." Milton.
- anticommunism2/5
anticommunism
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- interventionism2/5
interventionism
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- nomadism2/5
nomadism
The state of being a nomad.
- neorealism2/5
neorealism
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- statism2/5
statism
The art of governing a state; statecraft; policy. Obs.The enemies of God . . . call our religion statism. South.
- antiterrorism2/5
- gradualism2/5
gradualism
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- personalism2/5
personalism
The quality or state of being personal; personality. R.
- apocalypticism2/5
- triumphalism2/5
triumphalism
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- medievalism2/5
medievalism
Same as Medival ,Medivalism , etc.
- externalism2/5
externalism
The quality of being manifest to the senses; external acts or appearances; regard for externals. This externalism gave Catholicism a great advantage on all sides. E. Eggleston.
- classism2/5
- arabism2/5
arabism
An Arabic idiom peculiarly of language. Stuart.
- cartesianism2/5
cartesianism
The philosophy of Descartes.
- kantianism2/5
kantianism
The doctrine or theory of Kant; the Kantian philosophy.
- esotericism2/5
esotericism
Esoteric doctrine or principles.
- incrementalism2/5
incrementalism
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- connectionism2/5
- indeterminism2/5
- magmatism2/5
- psychologism2/5
psychologism
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- hegelianism2/5
hegelianism
The system of logic and philosophy set forth by Hegel, a German writer (1770-1831).
- antiracism2/5
- anticlericalism2/5
- dialogism2/5
dialogism
An imaginary speech or discussion between two or more; dialogue. Fulke.
- familism2/5
familism
The tenets of the Familists. Milton.
- tokenism2/5
tokenism
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- toryism2/5
toryism
The principles of the Tories.
- biculturalism2/5
biculturalism
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- saivism2/5
saivism
The worship of Siva.
- perspectivism2/5
- exclusivism2/5
exclusivism
The act or practice of excluding being exclusive; exclusiveness.
- irrationalism2/5
- millennialism2/5
millennialism
Belief in, or expectation of, the millennium; millenarianism.
- hypopituitarism2/5
hypopituitarism
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- welfarism2/5
- entrepreneurialism2/5
entrepreneurialism
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- dispensationalism2/5
dispensationalism
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- parliamentarism2/5
- economism2/5
- morphism2/5
morphism
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- antiquarianism2/5
antiquarianism
Character of an antiquary; study or love of antiquities. Warburton.
- libertinism2/5
libertinism
The state of a libertine or freedman. R. Hammond.
- loyalism2/5
loyalism
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- charism2/5
charism
(Eccl.) A miraculously given power, as of healing, speaking foreign languages without instruction, etc., attributed to some of the early Christians.
- herbalism2/5
herbalism
The knowledge of herbs.
- phenomenalism2/5
phenomenalism
(Metaph.) That theory which limits positive or scientific knowledge to phenomena only, whether material or spiritual.
- agrarianism2/5
agrarianism
An equal or equitable division of landed property; the principles or acts of those who favor a redistribution of land.
- landlordism2/5
landlordism
The state of being a landlord; the characteristics of a landlord; specifically, in Great Britain, the relation of landlords to tenants, especially as regards leased agricultural lands. J. S. Mill.
- illusionism2/5
illusionism
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- boosterism2/5
- hermeticism2/5
- jacobitism2/5
jacobitism
The principles of the Jacobites. Mason.
- freudianism2/5
freudianism
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- uniformitarianism2/5
uniformitarianism
(Geol.) The uniformitarian doctrine.
- chromaticism2/5
chromaticism
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- afrocentrism2/5
afrocentrism
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- womanism2/5
- monolingualism2/5
- chimerism2/5
chimerism
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- bicameralism2/5
bicameralism
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- representationalism2/5
representationalism
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- anticolonialism2/5
- majoritarianism2/5
- agonism2/5
agonism
Contention for a prize; a contest. Obs. Blount.
- pyrrhonism2/5
pyrrhonism
Skepticism; universal doubt.
- psychoticism2/5
- panentheism2/5
- schematism2/5
schematism
(Astrol.) Combination of the aspects of heavenly bodies.
- dilettantism2/5
dilettantism
Same as F. Harrison.Dilettanteism .
- premillennialism2/5
- ceremonialism2/5
ceremonialism
Adherence to external rites; fondness for ceremony.
- montanism2/5
montanism
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- expressivism2/5
- casteism2/5
casteism
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- fideism2/5
- textualism2/5
textualism
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- socinianism2/5
socinianism
(Eccl. Hist.) The tenets or doctrines of Faustus Socinus, an Italian theologian of the sixteenth century, who denied the Trinity, the deity of Christ, the personality of the Devil, the native and total depravity of man, the vicarious atonement, and the eternity of future punishment. His theory was, that Christ was a man divinely commissioned, who had no existence before he was conceived by the Virgin Mary; that human sin was the imitation of Adam's sin, and that human salvation was the imitation and adoption of Christ's virtue; that the Bible was to be interpreted by human reason; and that its language was metaphorical, and not to be taken literally.
- gangsterism2/5
gangsterism
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- speciesism2/5
- hitlerism2/5
hitlerism
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- animalism1/5
animalism
- noun the doctrine that human beings are purely animal in nature and lacking a spiritual nature
- noun preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites
physicality.
- noun the doctrine that human beings are purely animal in nature and lacking a spiritual nature
- secessionism1/5
secessionism
- noun a doctrine that maintains the right of secession
- noun a doctrine that maintains the right of secession
- prescriptivism1/5
prescriptivism
- noun (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements prescribe appropriate attitudes and behavior
- noun (linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting prescriptive linguistics
- noun (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements prescribe appropriate attitudes and behavior
- kabbalism1/5
kabbalism
- noun adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
cabalism.
- noun the doctrines of the Kabbalah
Cabalism.
- noun adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
- descriptivism1/5
descriptivism
- noun (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value
- noun (linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting descriptive linguistics
- noun (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value
- pacificism1/5
pacificism
- noun the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
passivism; pacifism.
- noun the belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration
pacifism.
- noun the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
- equalitarianism1/5
equalitarianism
- noun the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality
egalitarianism.
- noun the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality
- amoralism1/5
amoralism
- noun the doctrine that moral distinctions are invalid
- noun the doctrine that moral distinctions are invalid
- passivism1/5
passivism
- noun the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
pacificism; pacifism.
- noun the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
- cabalism1/5
cabalism
- noun adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
kabbalism.
- noun the doctrines of the Kabbalah
Kabbalism.
- noun adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
- ethicism1/5
ethicism
- noun a doctrine that ethics and ethical ideas are valid and important
- his ethicism often led him to moralize
- noun a doctrine that ethics and ethical ideas are valid and important
- sensualism1/5
sensualism
- noun desire for sensual pleasures
sensuality; sensualness.
- noun (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
sensationalism.
- noun desire for sensual pleasures
- logicism1/5
logicism
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all of mathematics can be derived from formal logic
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all of mathematics can be derived from formal logic
- rosicrucianism1/5
rosicrucianism
- noun the theological doctrine that venerates the rose and the cross as symbols of Christ's Resurrection and redemption; claims various occult powers
- noun the theological doctrine that venerates the rose and the cross as symbols of Christ's Resurrection and redemption; claims various occult powers
- docetism1/5
docetism
(Eccl. Hist.) The doctrine of the Docetæ.
- nestorianism1/5
nestorianism
The doctrines of the nestorian Christians, or of Nestorius.
- probabilism1/5
probabilism
- noun a Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that he wishes even though some different opinion might be more probable
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action
- noun a Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that he wishes even though some different opinion might be more probable
- fetichism1/5
fetichism
- noun a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
fetishism.
- noun sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)
fetishism.
- noun a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
- monophysitism1/5
monophysitism
- noun a Christian heresy of the 5th and 6th centuries that challenged the orthodox definition of the two natures (human and divine) in Jesus and instead believed there was a single divine nature
- noun a Christian heresy of the 5th and 6th centuries that challenged the orthodox definition of the two natures (human and divine) in Jesus and instead believed there was a single divine nature
- operationalism1/5
operationalism
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that the meaning of a proposition consists of the operations involved in proving or applying it
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that the meaning of a proposition consists of the operations involved in proving or applying it
- episcopalianism1/5
episcopalianism
The doctrine and usages of Episcopalians; episcopacy.
- meliorism1/5
meliorism
- noun the belief that the world can be made better by human effort
- noun the belief that the world can be made better by human effort
- sacerdotalism1/5
sacerdotalism
- noun a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and God
- noun a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and God
- erastianism1/5
erastianism
(Eccl. Hist.) The principles of the Erastains.
- suffragism1/5
suffragism
- noun the belief that the right to vote should be extended (as to women)
- noun the belief that the right to vote should be extended (as to women)
- revolutionism1/5
revolutionism
- noun a belief in the spread of revolutionary principles
- noun a belief in the spread of revolutionary principles
- supremacism1/5
supremacism
- noun the belief that some particular group or race is superior to all others
- white supremacism
- noun the belief that some particular group or race is superior to all others
- monothelitism1/5
monothelitism
The doctrine of the Monothelites.
- ecumenicalism1/5
ecumenicalism
- noun (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
ecumenism; ecumenicism.
- noun (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
- marcionism1/5
marcionism
- noun the Christian heresy of the 2nd and 3rd centuries that rejected the Old Testament and denied the incarnation of God in Jesus as a human
- noun the Christian heresy of the 2nd and 3rd centuries that rejected the Old Testament and denied the incarnation of God in Jesus as a human
- ecumenicism1/5
ecumenicism
- noun (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
ecumenicalism; ecumenism.
- noun (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
- caesaropapism1/5
caesaropapism
- noun the doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters
Erastianism; Byzantinism.
- noun the doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters
- mahayanism1/5
mahayanism
- noun the religious doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism
- noun the religious doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism
- byzantinism1/5
byzantinism
- noun the doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters
Erastianism; Caesaropapism.
- noun the doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters
- hereditarianism1/5
hereditarianism
- noun the philosophical doctrine that heredity is more important than environment in determining intellectual growth
- noun the philosophical doctrine that heredity is more important than environment in determining intellectual growth
- ecclesiasticism1/5
ecclesiasticism
- noun excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities
- their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion
- noun religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices
- noun excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities
- manichaeanism1/5
manichaeanism
- noun a religion founded by Manes in the third century; a synthesis of Zoroastrian dualism between light and dark and Babylonian folklore and Buddhist ethics and superficial elements of Christianity; spread widely in the Roman Empire but had largely died out by 1000
Manichaeism.
- noun a religion founded by Manes in the third century; a synthesis of Zoroastrian dualism between light and dark and Babylonian folklore and Buddhist ethics and superficial elements of Christianity; spread widely in the Roman Empire but had largely died out by 1000
- hindooism1/5
hindooism
The religious doctrines and rites of the Hindoos; Brahmanism.
- mazdaism1/5
mazdaism
- noun system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)
Zoroastrianism.
- noun system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)
- bahaism1/5
bahaism
- noun a religion founded in Iran in 1863; emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind; incorporates Christian and Islamic tenets; many adherents live in the United States
- Bahaism has no public rituals or sacraments and praying is done in private
- noun a religion founded in Iran in 1863; emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind; incorporates Christian and Islamic tenets; many adherents live in the United States
- druidism1/5
druidism
- noun the system of religion and philosophy taught by the Druids and their rites and ceremonies
- noun the system of religion and philosophy taught by the Druids and their rites and ceremonies
- lamaism1/5
lamaism
A modified form of Buddhism which prevails in Thibet, Mongolia, and some adjacent parts of Asia; -- so called from the name of its priests. See 2d Lama .
- rastafarianism1/5
rastafarianism
- noun a religious cult based on a belief that Ras Tafari (Haile Selassie) is the Messiah and that Africa (especially Ethiopia) is the Promised Land
- noun a religious cult based on a belief that Ras Tafari (Haile Selassie) is the Messiah and that Africa (especially Ethiopia) is the Promised Land
- ultramontanism1/5
ultramontanism
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) the policy that the absolute authority of the church should be vested in the pope
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) the policy that the absolute authority of the church should be vested in the pope
- catharism1/5
catharism
- noun a Christian movement considered to be a medieval descendant of Manichaeism in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; characterized by dualism (asserted the coexistence of two mutually opposed principles, one good and one evil); was exterminated for heresy during the Inquisition
Albigensianism.
- noun a Christian movement considered to be a medieval descendant of Manichaeism in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; characterized by dualism (asserted the coexistence of two mutually opposed principles, one good and one evil); was exterminated for heresy during the Inquisition
- bureaucratism1/5
bureaucratism
- noun nonelective government officials
bureaucracy.
- noun nonelective government officials
- tractarianism1/5
tractarianism
(Ch. of England) The principles of the Tractarians, or of those persons accepting the teachings of the "Tracts for the Times."
- donatism1/5
donatism
(Eccl. Hist.) The tenets of the Donatists.
- tritheism1/5
tritheism
- noun (Christianity) the heretical belief that the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit are three separate gods
- noun (Christianity) the heretical belief that the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit are three separate gods
- abstractionism1/5
abstractionism
- noun an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation
abstract art.
- noun a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples
unrealism.
- noun an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation
- saktism1/5
saktism
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shakti
Shaktism.
- noun worship of Shakti as the wife of Shiva
Shaktism.
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shakti
- muhammadanism1/5
muhammadanism
Mohammedanism.
- unrealism1/5
unrealism
- noun a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples
abstractionism.
- noun a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples
- hassidism1/5
hassidism
- noun beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
Hasidism; Chasidism; Chassidism.
- noun beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
- puseyism1/5
puseyism
(Ch. of Eng.) The principles of Dr. Pusey and others at Oxford, England, as exhibited in various publications, esp. in a series which appeared from 1833 to 1841, designated " Tracts for the Times;" tractarianism. SeeTractarianism .
- voodooism1/5
voodooism
- noun a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
voodoo; hoodooism; vodoun.
- noun a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
- vedism1/5
vedism
- noun the form of Hinduism that revolves primarily around the mythic version and ritual ideologies in the Vedas
- noun the form of Hinduism that revolves primarily around the mythic version and ritual ideologies in the Vedas
- religionism1/5
religionism
- noun exaggerated religious zealotry
- noun exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
religiousism; religiosity; pietism.
- noun exaggerated religious zealotry
- shaktism1/5
shaktism
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shakti
Saktism.
- noun worship of Shakti as the wife of Shiva
Saktism.
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shakti
- encyclopedism1/5
encyclopedism
- noun profound scholarly knowledge
eruditeness; encyclopaedism; learnedness; learning; erudition; scholarship.
- noun profound scholarly knowledge
- concretism1/5
concretism
- noun a representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms
concrete representation.
- noun a representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms
- chasidism1/5
chasidism
- noun beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
Hasidism; Hassidism; Chassidism.
- noun beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
- chassidism1/5
chassidism
- noun beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
Hasidism; Hassidism; Chasidism.
- noun beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
- sivaism1/5
sivaism
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shiva
Shivaism.
- noun worship of Shiva one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon
Shivaism.
- noun a Hindu sect worshiping Shiva
- shiism1/5
shiism
- noun the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs
- noun the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs
- obstructionism1/5
obstructionism
- noun deliberate interference
- noun deliberate interference
- cultism1/5
cultism
- noun devotion to the doctrine or a cult or to the practices of a cult
- noun religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
idolatry; veneration; devotion.
- noun devotion to the doctrine or a cult or to the practices of a cult
- conservativism1/5
conservativism
- noun a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
conservatism.
- noun a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
- nudism1/5
nudism
- noun going without clothes as a social practice
naturism.
- noun going without clothes as a social practice
- diabolism1/5
diabolism
- noun a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
demonism; Satanism.
- noun a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
- academicism1/5
academicism
- noun orthodoxy of a scholastic variety
academism; scholasticism.
- noun orthodoxy of a scholastic variety
- pugilism1/5
pugilism
- noun fighting with the fists
boxing; fisticuffs.
- noun fighting with the fists
- biologism1/5
biologism
- noun use of biological principles in explaining human especially social behavior
- noun use of biological principles in explaining human especially social behavior
- caesarism1/5
caesarism
A system of government in which unrestricted power is exercised by a single person, to whom, as Cæsar or emperor, it has been committed by the popular will; imperialism; also, advocacy or support of such a system of government. ✍ This word came into prominence in the time of Napoleon III., as an expression of the claims and political views of that emperor, and of the politicians of his court.
- autoeroticism1/5
autoeroticism
- noun using you own body as a sexual object
autoerotism.
- noun using you own body as a sexual object
- rowdyism1/5
rowdyism
- noun rowdy behavior
disorderliness; rowdiness; roughness.
- noun rowdy behavior
- jesuitism1/5
jesuitism
The principles and practices of the Jesuits.
- salafism1/5
salafism
- noun a militant group of extremist Sunnis who believe themselves the only correct interpreters of the Koran and consider moderate Muslims to be infidels; seek to convert all Muslims and to insure that its own fundamentalist version of Islam will dominate the world
Salafi movement.
- noun a militant group of extremist Sunnis who believe themselves the only correct interpreters of the Koran and consider moderate Muslims to be infidels; seek to convert all Muslims and to insure that its own fundamentalist version of Islam will dominate the world
- teetotalism1/5
teetotalism
- noun abstaining from alcohol
teetotaling.
- noun abstaining from alcohol
- euphuism1/5
euphuism
- noun any artificially elegant style of language
- noun an elegant style of prose of the Elizabethan period; characterized by balance and antithesis and alliteration and extended similes with and allusions to nature and mythology
- noun any artificially elegant style of language
- demonism1/5
demonism
- noun a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
diabolism; Satanism.
- noun a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
- nonconformism1/5
nonconformism
- noun a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs
nonconformity; nonconformance.
- noun the practice of nonconformity
- noun a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs
- philhellenism1/5
philhellenism
- noun admiration for Greece and the Greeks and Greek customs
- noun admiration for Greece and the Greeks and Greek customs
- totalism1/5
totalism
- noun the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
absolutism; totalitarianism.
- noun the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
- transvestitism1/5
transvestitism
- noun the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
transvestism; cross dressing.
- noun the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
- alarmism1/5
alarmism
- noun needless warnings
- noun needless warnings
- momism1/5
momism
- noun excessive protection
overprotection; overshielding.
- noun excessive protection
- mahdism1/5
mahdism
- noun belief in the appearance of the Mahdi; devotion to a Mahdi
- noun belief in the appearance of the Mahdi; devotion to a Mahdi
- naturism1/5
naturism
- noun going without clothes as a social practice
nudism.
- noun going without clothes as a social practice
- verbalism1/5
verbalism
- noun the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
verbal expression; expression.
- expressions of good will
- he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas
- the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours
- noun overabundance of words
verbiage.
- noun the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
- protagonism1/5
protagonism
- noun active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
advocacy.
- noun active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
- ruralism1/5
ruralism
- noun a rural idiom or expression
rusticism.
- noun a rural characteristic or trait
rurality.
- a place with the rurality of a turnip field
- noun a rural idiom or expression
- anglicism1/5
anglicism
An English idiom; a phrase or form language peculiar to the English. Dryden.
- wesleyanism1/5
wesleyanism
(Eccl.) The system of doctrines and church polity inculcated by John Wesley (b. 1703; d. 1791), the founder of the religious sect called Methodist; Methodism. SeeMethodist , n., 2.
- papism1/5
papism
- noun the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church based in Rome
Romanism; Roman Catholicism.
- noun offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church
popery.
- noun the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church based in Rome
- ornamentalism1/5
ornamentalism
- noun the practice of ornamental display
- noun the practice of ornamental display
- ptyalism1/5
ptyalism
- noun excessive flow of saliva
- noun excessive flow of saliva
- predestinarianism1/5
predestinarianism
- noun the belief or doctrine of predestinarians
- noun the belief or doctrine of predestinarians
- moderatism1/5
moderatism
- noun a political philosophy of avoiding the extremes of left and right by taking a moderate position or course of action
centrism.
- noun a political philosophy of avoiding the extremes of left and right by taking a moderate position or course of action
- wahabism1/5
wahabism
- noun a conservative and intolerant form of Islam that is practiced in Saudi Arabia
Wahhabism.
- Osama bin Laden and his followers practice Wahhabism
- noun a conservative and intolerant form of Islam that is practiced in Saudi Arabia
- academism1/5
academism
- noun orthodoxy of a scholastic variety
academicism; scholasticism.
- noun orthodoxy of a scholastic variety
- epicurism1/5
epicurism
- noun the disposition and habits of an epicure
- noun the disposition and habits of an epicure
- reactionism1/5
reactionism
- noun the political orientation of reactionaries
- noun the political orientation of reactionaries
- autoerotism1/5
autoerotism
- noun using you own body as a sexual object
autoeroticism.
- noun using you own body as a sexual object
- lobbyism1/5
lobbyism
- noun the practice of lobbying; the activities of a lobbyist
- noun the practice of lobbying; the activities of a lobbyist
- segregationism1/5
segregationism
- noun a political orientation favoring political or racial segregation
- noun a political orientation favoring political or racial segregation
- rightism1/5
rightism
- noun the ideology of the political right; belief in or support of the tenets of the political right
- noun the ideology of the political right; belief in or support of the tenets of the political right
- deviationism1/5
deviationism
- noun ideological defection from the party line (especially from orthodox communism)
- noun ideological defection from the party line (especially from orthodox communism)
- commensalism1/5
commensalism
- noun the relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it
- noun the relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it
- prognathism1/5
prognathism
- noun the condition of being prognathous; the condition of having a projecting jaw
- noun the condition of being prognathous; the condition of having a projecting jaw
- lamarckism1/5
lamarckism
(Biol.) The theory that structural variations, characteristic of species and genera, are produced in animals and plants by the direct influence of physical environments, and esp., in the case of animals, by effort, or by use or disuse of certain organs.
- asterism1/5
asterism
- noun (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
- noun (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
- noun (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
- mendelism1/5
mendelism
- noun the theory of inheritance based on Mendel's laws
Mendelianism.
- noun the theory of inheritance based on Mendel's laws
- malthusianism1/5
malthusianism
The system of Malthusian doctrines relating to population.
- erotism1/5
erotism
- noun a state of anticipation of sexuality
eroticism.
- noun the arousal of feelings of sexual desire
eroticism; sexiness; amorousness; amativeness.
- noun a state of anticipation of sexuality
- pointillism1/5
pointillism
- noun a school of painters who used a technique of painting with tiny dots of pure colors that would blend in the viewer's eye; developed by Georges Seurat and his followers late in 19th century France
- noun a genre of painting characterized by the application of paint in dots and small strokes; developed by Georges Seurat and his followers in late 19th century France
- noun a school of painters who used a technique of painting with tiny dots of pure colors that would blend in the viewer's eye; developed by Georges Seurat and his followers late in 19th century France
- paralogism1/5
paralogism
- noun an unintentionally invalid argument
- noun an unintentionally invalid argument
- vocalism1/5
vocalism
- noun the system of vowels used in a particular language
vowel system.
- noun the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
phonation; vocalization; vocalisation; voice; vox.
- a singer takes good care of his voice
- the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations
- noun the system of vowels used in a particular language
- televangelism1/5
televangelism
- noun evangelism at a distance by the use of television
- noun evangelism at a distance by the use of television
- fabianism1/5
fabianism
- noun socialism to be established by gradual reforms within the law
- noun socialism to be established by gradual reforms within the law
- ableism1/5
ableism
- noun discrimination in favor of the able-bodied
able-bodiedism; able-bodism; ablism.
- noun discrimination in favor of the able-bodied
- bossism1/5
bossism
- noun domination of a political organization by a party boss
- noun domination of a political organization by a party boss
- quixotism1/5
quixotism
- noun quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
knight errantry.
- noun quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
- ultranationalism1/5
ultranationalism
- noun fanatical patriotism
superpatriotism; chauvinism; jingoism.
- noun fanatical patriotism
- vulgarism1/5
vulgarism
- noun an offensive or indecent word or phrase
obscenity; smut; filth; dirty word.
- noun the quality of lacking taste and refinement
coarseness; commonness; raunch; vulgarity; grossness.
- noun an offensive or indecent word or phrase
- sovietism1/5
sovietism
- noun Soviet communism
Bolshevism; collectivism.
- noun Soviet communism
- deconstructivism1/5
deconstructivism
- noun a school of architecture based on the philosophical theory of deconstruction
- noun a school of architecture based on the philosophical theory of deconstruction
- reductivism1/5
reductivism
- noun an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color
minimalism; minimal art.
- noun an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color
- separationism1/5
separationism
- noun advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
separatism.
- noun advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
- naziism1/5
naziism
- noun a form of socialism featuring racism and expansionism and obedience to a strong leader
Nazism; national socialism.
- noun a form of socialism featuring racism and expansionism and obedience to a strong leader
- tribadism1/5
tribadism
- noun a form of lesbianism that simulates heterosexual intercourse
- noun a form of lesbianism that simulates heterosexual intercourse
- sapphism1/5
sapphism
- noun female homosexuality
lesbianism.
- noun female homosexuality
- latinism1/5
latinism
A Latin idiom; a mode of speech peculiar to Latin; also, a mode of speech in another language, as English, formed on a Latin model. ✍ The term is also sometimes used by Biblical scholars to designate a Latin word in Greek letters, or the Latin sense of a Greek word in the Greek Testament.
- ecoterrorism1/5
ecoterrorism
- noun violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists
ecological warfare; eco-warfare; ecological terrorism.
- noun violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists
- castroism1/5
castroism
- noun a form of communism developed in Cuba by Fidel Castro
- noun a form of communism developed in Cuba by Fidel Castro
- narcoterrorism1/5
narcoterrorism
- noun the financing of terrorist activities by participation in the drug trade
- noun the financing of terrorist activities by participation in the drug trade
- collaborationism1/5
collaborationism
- noun act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country
quislingism; collaboration.
- noun act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country
- alpinism1/5
alpinism
- noun mountain climbing (not restricted to the Alps)
- noun mountain climbing (not restricted to the Alps)
- gallicism1/5
gallicism
A mode of speech peculiar to the French; a French idiom; also, in general, a French mode or custom.
- misogynism1/5
misogynism
- noun hatred of women
misogyny.
- noun hatred of women
- algorism1/5
algorism
- noun the Arabic (or decimal) system of numeration
- noun computation with Arabic figures
- noun the Arabic (or decimal) system of numeration
- laconism1/5
laconism
- noun terseness of expression
laconicism.
- noun terseness of expression
- animatism1/5
animatism
- noun the attribution of consciousness and personality to natural phenomena such as thunderstorms and earthquakes and to objects such as plants and stones
- noun the attribution of consciousness and personality to natural phenomena such as thunderstorms and earthquakes and to objects such as plants and stones
- popularism1/5
popularism
- noun music adapted to the understanding and taste of the majority
- noun music adapted to the understanding and taste of the majority
- maternalism1/5
maternalism
- noun the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother
motherliness; maternity; maternal quality.
- the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children
- noun motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children
- noun the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother
- infantilism1/5
infantilism
- noun an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics
- noun infantile behavior in mature persons
- noun an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics
- hypersplenism1/5
hypersplenism
- noun enlarged spleen and a decrease in one or more types of blood cells; associated with many disorders
- noun enlarged spleen and a decrease in one or more types of blood cells; associated with many disorders
- phototropism1/5
phototropism
- noun an orienting response to light
- noun an orienting response to light
- invalidism1/5
invalidism
- noun chronic ill health
- noun chronic ill health
- charlatanism1/5
charlatanism
- noun the dishonesty of a charlatan
quackery.
- noun the dishonesty of a charlatan
- pseudohermaphroditism1/5
pseudohermaphroditism
- noun congenital condition in which a person has external genitalia of one sex and internal sex organs of the other sex
- noun congenital condition in which a person has external genitalia of one sex and internal sex organs of the other sex
- suprematism1/5
suprematism
- noun a geometric abstractionist movement originated by Kazimir Malevich in Russia that influenced constructivism
- noun a geometric abstractionist movement originated by Kazimir Malevich in Russia that influenced constructivism
- incendiarism1/5
incendiarism
- noun malicious burning to destroy property
arson; fire-raising.
- the British term for arson is fire-raising
- noun malicious burning to destroy property
- antifeminism1/5
antifeminism
- noun activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
chauvinism; male chauvinism.
- noun activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
- fauvism1/5
fauvism
- noun an art movement launched in 1905 whose work was characterized by bright and nonnatural colors and simple forms; influenced the expressionists
- noun an art movement launched in 1905 whose work was characterized by bright and nonnatural colors and simple forms; influenced the expressionists
- seism1/5
seism
- noun shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
temblor; earthquake; quake.
- noun shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
- gallicanism1/5
gallicanism
The principles, tendencies, or action of those, within the Roman Catholic Church in France, who (esp. in 1682) sought to restrict the papal authority in that country and increase the power of the national church. Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
- malapropism1/5
malapropism
- noun the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malaprop.
- noun the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
- mongolism1/5
mongolism
- noun a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome; results in a flat face and short stature and mental retardation
Down syndrome; mongolianism; trisomy 21; Down's syndrome.
- noun a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome; results in a flat face and short stature and mental retardation
- pianism1/5
pianism
- noun performance by or technique of a pianist
- a program of pianism
- noun performance by or technique of a pianist
- snobbism1/5
snobbism
- noun the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
snobbery; snobbishness.
- noun the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
- geotropism1/5
geotropism
- noun an orienting response to gravity
- noun an orienting response to gravity
- ruffianism1/5
ruffianism
- noun violent lawless behavior
- noun violent lawless behavior
- heliotropism1/5
heliotropism
- noun an orienting response to the sun
- noun an orienting response to the sun
- meningism1/5
meningism
- noun symptoms that mimic those of meningitis but without inflammation of the meninges
- noun symptoms that mimic those of meningitis but without inflammation of the meninges
- hermaphrodism1/5
hermaphrodism
- noun congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics
hermaphroditism.
- noun congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics
- virilism1/5
virilism
- noun the development of male secondary sexual characteristics in a female (or prematurely in a young boy)
- noun the development of male secondary sexual characteristics in a female (or prematurely in a young boy)
- alienism1/5
alienism
- noun an obsolete term for the study and treatment of mental illness
- noun the quality of being alien
alienage.
- noun an obsolete term for the study and treatment of mental illness
- erethism1/5
erethism
- noun an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part
- noun an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part
- luminism1/5
luminism
- noun an artistic movement in the United States that was derived from the Hudson River school; active from 1850 to 1870; painted realistic landscapes in a style that pictured atmospheric light and the use of aerial perspective
- noun an artistic movement in the United States that was derived from the Hudson River school; active from 1850 to 1870; painted realistic landscapes in a style that pictured atmospheric light and the use of aerial perspective
- asynchronism1/5
asynchronism
- noun the relation that exists when things occur at unrelated times
asynchrony; desynchronization; desynchronizing; desynchronisation.
- the stimulus produced a desynchronizing of the brain waves
- noun the relation that exists when things occur at unrelated times
- neurotropism1/5
neurotropism
- noun an affinity for neural tissues
- noun an affinity for neural tissues
- neoromanticism1/5
neoromanticism
- noun an art movement based on a revival of Romanticism in art and literature
- noun an art movement based on a revival of Romanticism in art and literature
- diastrophism1/5
diastrophism
- noun the process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth's crust
- noun the process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth's crust
- paramagnetism1/5
paramagnetism
- noun materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed
- noun materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed
- diamagnetism1/5
diamagnetism
- noun phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet
- noun phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet
- ergotism1/5
ergotism
- noun poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs
- noun poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs
- servomechanism1/5
servomechanism
- noun control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
servosystem; servo.
- noun control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
- antiferromagnetism1/5
antiferromagnetism
- noun magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature
- noun magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature
- giantism1/5
giantism
- noun excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
overgrowth; gigantism.
- noun excessive largeness of stature
gigantism.
- noun excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
- pleochroism1/5
pleochroism
- noun the phenomenon of different colors appearing when certain crystals are viewed from different directions
- noun the phenomenon of different colors appearing when certain crystals are viewed from different directions
- dichromatism1/5
dichromatism
- noun a deficiency of color vision in which the person can match any given hue by mixing only two other wavelengths of light (as opposed to the three wavelengths needed by people with normal color vision)
dichromacy; dichromatopsia; dichromia; dichromasy.
- noun a deficiency of color vision in which the person can match any given hue by mixing only two other wavelengths of light (as opposed to the three wavelengths needed by people with normal color vision)
- plumbism1/5
plumbism
- noun toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system
saturnism; lead poisoning.
- noun toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system
- biprism1/5
biprism
- noun an optical device for obtaining interference fringes
- noun an optical device for obtaining interference fringes
- spoonerism1/5
spoonerism
- noun transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words
- noun transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words
- eremitism1/5
eremitism
- noun monasticism characterized by solitude in which the social dimension of life is sacrificed to the primacy of religious experience
- noun monasticism characterized by solitude in which the social dimension of life is sacrificed to the primacy of religious experience
- monochromatism1/5
monochromatism
- noun complete color blindness; colors can be differentiated only on the basis of brightness
monochromasy; monochromatic vision; monochromia; monochromacy.
- noun complete color blindness; colors can be differentiated only on the basis of brightness
- chromatism1/5
chromatism
- noun hallucinatory perception of colored lights
- noun abnormal pigmentation
- noun hallucinatory perception of colored lights
- aneurism1/5
aneurism
- noun a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
aneurysm.
- noun a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
- hyperadrenocorticism1/5
hyperadrenocorticism
- noun a glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol
Cushing's syndrome.
- noun a glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol
- melanism1/5
melanism
- noun a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
melanosis.
- noun a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
- hypoadrenalism1/5
hypoadrenalism
- noun a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin
Addison's syndrome; Addison's disease; hypoadrenocorticism.
- noun a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin
- hypoadrenocorticism1/5
hypoadrenocorticism
- noun a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin
Addison's syndrome; Addison's disease; hypoadrenalism.
- noun a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin
- tarantism1/5
tarantism
- noun a nervous disorder characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance; popularly attributed to bite of the southern European tarantula or wolf spider
- noun a nervous disorder characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance; popularly attributed to bite of the southern European tarantula or wolf spider
- hyperpituitarism1/5
hyperpituitarism
- noun excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)
- noun excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)
- ferrimagnetism1/5
ferrimagnetism
- noun a phenomenon in ferrites where there can be incomplete cancellation of antiferromagnetic arranged spins giving a net magnetic moment
- noun a phenomenon in ferrites where there can be incomplete cancellation of antiferromagnetic arranged spins giving a net magnetic moment
- favism1/5
favism
- noun anemia resulting from eating fava beans; victims have an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency
- noun anemia resulting from eating fava beans; victims have an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency
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fenianism
The principles, purposes, and methods of the Fenians.
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spinozism
The form of Pantheism taught by Benedict Spinoza, that there is but one substance, or infinite essence, in the universe, of which the so-called material and spiritual beings and phenomena are only modes, and that one this one substance is God. Written also Spinosism .
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victorianism
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pharisaism
The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect. Sharp.
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catastrophism
(Geol.) The doctrine that the geological changes in the earth's crust have been caused by the sudden action of violent physical causes; -- opposed to the doctrine of uniformism.
- nondeterminism1/5
- pythagoreanism1/5
pythagoreanism
The doctrines of Pythagoras or the Pythagoreans. As a philosophic school Pythagoreanism became extinct in Greece about the middle of the 4th century [
B. C. ]. Encyc. Brit.
- postfeminism1/5
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fallibilism
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automorphism
Automorphic characterization. H. Spenser.
- occasionalism1/5
occasionalism
(Metaph.) The system of occasional causes; -- a name given to certain theories of the Cartesian school of philosophers, as to the intervention of the First Cause, by which they account for the apparent reciprocal action of the soul and the body.
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turkism
Same as Turcism .
- reconstructionism1/5
reconstructionism
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tsarism
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parliamentarianism
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epiphenomenalism
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- europeanism1/5
- vorticism1/5
- auteurism1/5
- confessionalism1/5
confessionalism
(Eccl.) An exaggerated estimate of the importance of giving full assent to any particular formula of the Christian faith. Shaff.
- slavism1/5
slavism
The common feeling and interest of the Slavonic race.
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- warlordism1/5
- whiggism1/5
whiggism
The principles of the Whigs.
- orangeism1/5
orangeism
Attachment to the principles of the society of Orangemen; the tenets or practices of the Orangemen.
- antimodernism1/5
- tectonism1/5
- masculinism1/5
- bonapartism1/5
bonapartism
The policy of Bonaparte or of the Bonapartes.
- assimilationism1/5
- vocationalism1/5
- pictorialism1/5
- orphism1/5
orphism
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augustinianism
The doctrines held by Augustine or by the Augustinians.
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- saxonism1/5
saxonism
An idiom of the Saxon or Anglo-Saxon language. T. Warton.
- antifascism1/5
antifascism
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- primordialism1/5
primordialism
Devotion to, or persistence in, conditions of the primordial state. H. Spencer.
- actualism1/5
actualism
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- diffeomorphism1/5
diffeomorphism
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- phallocentrism1/5
- westernism1/5
- agrammatism1/5
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- hegemonism1/5
- indifferentism1/5
indifferentism
State of indifference; want of interest or earnestness; especially, a systematic apathy regarding what is true or false in religion or philosophy; agnosticism. The indifferentism which equalizes all religions and gives equal rights to truth and error. Cardinal Manning.
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- bioregionalism1/5
- devotionalism1/5
- indianism1/5
indianism
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- geomagnetism1/5
geomagnetism
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- neopaganism1/5
- privatism1/5
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- territorialism1/5
- mahometanism1/5
mahometanism
See Mohammedanism .
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- diffusionism1/5
- latitudinarianism1/5
latitudinarianism
A latitudinarian system or condition; freedom of opinion in matters pertaining to religious belief. Fierce sectarianism bred fierce latitudinarianism. De Quincey.
He [Ammonius Saccas] plunged into the wildest latitudinarianism of opinion. J. S. Harford.
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manicheism
The doctrines taught, or system of principles maintained, by the Manichæans.
- tripartism1/5
- antimilitarism1/5
antimilitarism
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- biblicism1/5
biblicism
Learning or literature relating to the Bible. R.
- metasomatism1/5
metasomatism
(Geol.) An alteration in a mineral or rock mass when involving a chemical change of the substance, as of chrysolite to serpentine; -- opposed to ordinary metamorphism, as implying simply a recrystallization. --Met`a*so*mat"ic a.
- psychism1/5
psychism
(Philos.) The doctrine of Quesne, that there is a fluid universally diffused, end equally animating all living beings, the difference in their actions being due to the difference of the individual organizations. Fleming.
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fraternalism
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- providentialism1/5
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metamerism
(Biol.) The symmetry of a metameric structure; serial symmetry; the state of being made up of metameres.
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homeomorphism
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- situationism1/5
- conservationism1/5
conservationism
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- rigorism1/5
rigorism
Rigidity in principle or practice; strictness; -- opposed to laxity.
- luddism1/5
- photoperiodism1/5
- sacramentalism1/5
sacramentalism
The doctrine and use of sacraments; attashment of excessive importance to sacraments.
- brutalism1/5
brutalism
Brutish quality; brutality.
- modalism1/5
modalism
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- gothicism1/5
gothicism
A Gothic idiom.
- marginalism1/5
- partyism1/5
partyism
Devotion to party.
- illuminism1/5
illuminism
The principles of the Illuminati.
- henotheism1/5
henotheism
Primitive religion in which each of several divinities is regarded as independent, and is worshiped reference to the rest. R.
- bergsonism1/5
- superorganism1/5
superorganism
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- rebaptism1/5
rebaptism
A second baptism.
- veganism1/5
veganism
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- conciliarism1/5
- sabbatarianism1/5
sabbatarianism
The tenets of Sabbatarians. Bp. Ward. (1673).
- multipartyism1/5
- atlanticism1/5
- prophetism1/5
- postmillennialism1/5
postmillennialism
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- monachism1/5
monachism
The system and influences of a monastic life; monasticism.
- labourism1/5
labourism
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- eternalism1/5
- immaterialism1/5
immaterialism
The doctrine that immaterial substances or spiritual being exist, or are possible.
- eurocommunism1/5
- averroism1/5
averroism
The tenets of the Averroists.
- hylomorphism1/5
- ethnicism1/5
ethnicism
Heathenism; paganism; idolatry. Obs. "Taint of ethnicism." B. Jonson.
- photorealism1/5
- celticism1/5
celticism
A custom of the Celts, or an idiom of their language. Warton.
- nondualism1/5
- associationalism1/5
- oralism1/5
oralism
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- anticapitalism1/5
- credentialism1/5
- panhypopituitarism1/5
panhypopituitarism
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- polycentrism1/5
- groupism1/5
- pragmaticism1/5
- apriorism1/5
apriorism
An a priori principle.
- survivalism1/5
- dysmorphism1/5
- hybridism1/5
hybridism
The state or quality of being hybrid.
- sabellianism1/5
sabellianism
(Eccl.) The doctrines or tenets of Sabellius. See Sabellian , n.
- propagandism1/5
propagandism
The art or practice of propagating tenets or principles; zeal in propagating one's opinions.
- savagism1/5
savagism
The state of being savage; the state of rude, uncivilized men, or of men in their native wildness and rudeness.
- manicheanism1/5
- colorism1/5
colorism
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- prostatism1/5
- antihumanism1/5
antihumanism
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- fourierism1/5
fourierism
The coöperative socialistic system of Charles Fourier , a Frenchman, who recommended the reorganization of society into small communities, living in common.
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- continentalism1/5
- absurdism1/5
- transformism1/5
transformism
(Biol.) The hypothesis, or doctrine, that living beings have originated by the modification of some other previously existing forms of living matter; -- opposed to abiogenesis. Huxley.
- traumatism1/5
traumatism
(Med.) A wound or injury directly produced by causes external to the body; also, violence producing a wound or injury; as, rupture of the stomach caused by .traumatism
- entrepreneurism1/5
- proportionalism1/5
- vanguardism1/5
vanguardism
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- laicism1/5
- dramatism1/5
- shakerism1/5
shakerism
Doctrines of the Shakers.
- hispanism1/5
hispanism
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- generalism1/5
- illiberalism1/5
illiberalism
Illiberality. R.
- monumentalism1/5
- prussianism1/5
- pedestrianism1/5
pedestrianism
The act, art, or practice of a pedestrian; walking or running; traveling or racing on foot.
- finitism1/5
finitism
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karaism
Doctrines of the Karaites.
- frotteurism1/5
- etatism1/5
etatism
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- eudaimonism1/5
- swedenborgianism1/5
swedenborgianism
The doctrines of the Swedenborgians.
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- nomism1/5
nomism
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polygenism
(Biol.) The doctrine that animals of the same species have sprung from more than one original pair.
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- tautomerism1/5
tautomerism
(Chem.) The condition, quality, or relation of metameric substances, or their respective derivatives, which are more or less interchangeable, according as one form or the other is the more stable. It is a special case of metamerism; thus, the lactam and the lactim compounds exhibit tautomerism.
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interracialism
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necessitarianism
The doctrine of philosophical necessity; the doctrine that results follow by invariable sequence from causes, and esp. that the will is not free, but that human actions and choices result inevitably from motives; deteminism. M. Arnold.
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- multinationalism1/5
- eudaemonism1/5
eudaemonism
That system of ethics which defines and enforces moral obligation by its relation to happiness or personal well-being.
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exclusionism
The character, manner, or principles of an exclusionist.
- revanchism1/5
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officialism
The state of being official; a system of official government; also, adherence to office routine; red-tapism. Officialism may often drift into blunders. Smiles.
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panslavism
A scheme or desire to unite all the Slavic races into one confederacy.
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- lysenkoism1/5
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- finalism1/5
finalism
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- nothingism1/5
nothingism
Nihility; nothingness. R.
- benthamism1/5
benthamism
That phase of the doctrine of utilitarianism taught by Jeremy Bentham; the doctrine that the morality of actions is estimated and determined by their utility; also, the theory that the sensibility to pleasure and the recoil from pain are the only motives which influence human desires and actions, and that these are the sufficient explanation of ethical and jural conceptions.
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abstentionism
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mediaevalism
The method or spirit of the Middle Ages; devotion to the institutions and practices of the Middle Ages; a survival from the Middle Ages. Written also medievalism .
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- hyperrealism1/5
- restorationism1/5
restorationism
The belief or doctrines of the Restorationists.
- cameralism1/5
cameralism
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- christianism1/5
christianism
The Christian religion. Obs. Milton.
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- exemplarism1/5
- unitarism1/5
- superparasitism1/5
- vulcanism1/5
- immediatism1/5
- civism1/5
civism
State of citizenship. R. Dyer.
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- innatism1/5
- galenism1/5
galenism
The doctrines of Galen.
- retreatism1/5
- voluntaryism1/5
voluntaryism
(Eccl.) The principle of supporting a religious system and its institutions by voluntary association and effort, rather than by the aid or patronage of the state.
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- overoptimism1/5
overoptimism
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molinism
(Eccl. Hist.) The doctrines of the Molinists, somewhat resembling the tenets of the Arminians.
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phallicism
See Phallism .
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faddism
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historism
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origenism
(Eccl. Hist.) The opinions of Origen of Alexandria, who lived in the 3d century, one of the most learned of the Greek Fathers. Prominent in his teaching was the doctrine that all created beings, including Satan, will ultimately be saved.
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postimpressionism
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departmentalism
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hucksterism
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stereoisomerism
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czarism
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democratism
The principles or spirit of a democracy. R.
- socratism1/5
socratism
The philosophy or the method of Socrates.
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biomagnetism
Animal magnetism.
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initialism
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atticism
A favoring of, or attachment to, the Athenians.
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blackguardism
The conduct or language of a blackguard; rufflanism.
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neotraditionalism
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wholism
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- euhemerism1/5
euhemerism
The theory, held by Euhemerus, that the gods of mythology were but deified mortals, and their deeds only the amplification in imagination of human acts.
- sociologism1/5
- babism1/5
babism
The doctrine of a modern religious sect, which originated in Persia in 1843, being a mixture of Mohammedan, Christian, Jewish and Parsee elements.
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essenism
The doctrine or the practices of the Essenes. De Quincey.
- hylozoism1/5
hylozoism
The doctrine that matter possesses a species of life and sensation, or that matter and life are inseparable. R. Cudworth.
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factualism
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experientialism
(Philos.) The doctrine that experience, either that ourselves or of others, is the test or criterion of general knowledge; -- opposed to intuitionists. Experientialism is in short, a philosophical or logical theory, not a philosophical one. G. C. Robertson.
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monogenism
(Anthropol.) The theory or doctrine that the human races have a common origin, or constitute a single species.
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- diapirism1/5
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- navalism1/5
navalism
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- annihilationism1/5
- hospitalism1/5
hospitalism
(Med.) A vitiated condition of the body, due to long confinement in a hospital, or the morbid condition of the atmosphere of a hospital.
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manorialism
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- plutonism1/5
plutonism
The theory, early advanced in geology, that the successive rocks of the earth''s crust were formed by igneous fusion; -- opposed to the Neptunian theory.
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panhellenism
A scheme to unite all the Greeks in one political body.
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- endomorphism1/5
endomorphism
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- tapism1/5
- legitimism1/5
legitimism
The principles or plans of legitimists.
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- mammonism1/5
mammonism
Devotion to the pursuit of wealth; worldliness. Carlyle.
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allelism
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- singularism1/5
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baalism
Worship of Baal; idolatry.
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foreignism
Anything peculiar to a foreign language or people; a foreign idiom or custom. It is a pity to see the technicalities of the so-called liberal professions distigured by foreignisms. Fitzed. Hall.
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ribbonism
The principles and practices of the Ribbonmen. See Ribbon Society , underRibbon .
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restrictionism
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titanism
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ciceronianism
Imitation of, or resemblance to, the style or action Cicero; a Ciceronian phrase or expression. "Great study in Ciceronianism, the chief abuse of Oxford." Sir P. Sidney.
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lamarckianism
(Biol.) Lamarckism.
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- diatonicism1/5
- natalism1/5
natalism
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scripturalism
The quality or state of being scriptural; literal adherence to the Scriptures.
- mosaism1/5
mosaism
Attachment to the system or doctrines of Moses; that which is peculiar to the Mosaic system or doctrines.
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antiauthoritarianism
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- ontologism1/5
ontologism
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isochronism
The state or quality of being isochronous.
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barbarianism
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bardism
The system of bards; the learning and maxims of bards.
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ballism
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canadianism
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equestrianism
The art of riding on horseback; performance on horseback; horsemanship; as, feats .equestrianism
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scoundrelism
The practices or conduct of a scoundrel; baseness; rascality. Cotgrave.
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hobbism
The philosophical system of Thomas Hobbes, an English materialist (); esp., his political theory that the most perfect form of civil government is an absolute monarchy with despotic control over everything relating to law, morals, and religion.
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unprofessionalism
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churchism
Strict adherence to the forms or principles of some church organization; sectarianism.
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iconism
The formation of a figure, representation, or semblance; a delineation or description. Some kind of apish imitations, counterfeit iconisms. Cudworth.
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- chemism1/5
chemism
The force exerted between the atoms of elementary substance whereby they unite to form chemical compounds; chemical attaction; affinity; -- sometimes used as a general expression for chemical activity or relationship.
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meteorism
(Med.) Flatulent distention of the abdomen; tympanites.
- idiotism1/5
idiotism
An idiom; a form, mode of expression, or signification, peculiar to a language. Scholars sometimes give terminations and idiotisms, suitable to their native language, unto words newly invented. M. Hale.
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humoralism
(Med.) The state or quality of being humoral.
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representationism
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mimetism
(Biol.) Same as Mimicry .
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monadism
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monometallism
The legalized use of one metal only, as gold, or silver, in the standard currency of a country, or as a standard of money values. See Bimetallism .
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folklorism
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cosmopolitism
The condition or character of a cosmopolite; disregard of national or local peculiarities and prejudices.
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verism
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- estheticism1/5
estheticism
The doctrine of æsthetics; æsthetic principles; devotion to the beautiful in nature and art. Lowell.
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yiddishism
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brahmoism
The religious system of Brahmo-somaj. Balfour.
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monopolism
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bourbonism
The principles of those adhering to the house of Bourbon; obstinate conservatism.
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municipalism
Municipal condition.
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hyperparasitism
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traducianism
(Theol.) The doctrine that human souls are produced by the act of generation; -- opposed to creationism, and infusionism.
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toadyism
The practice of meanly fawning on another; base sycophancy; servile adulation.
- jacksonianism1/5
- decentralism1/5
decentralism
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- amensalism1/5
- supralapsarianism1/5
supralapsarianism
The doctrine, belief, or principles of the Supralapsarians.
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vernacularism
A vernacular idiom.
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- templarism1/5
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- eutychianism1/5
eutychianism
(Eccl. Hist.) The doctrine of Eutyches and his followers.
- ironism1/5
- cinchonism1/5
cinchonism
(Med.) A condition produced by the excessive or long-continued use of quinine, and marked by deafness, roaring in the ears, vertigo, etc.
- sensism1/5
sensism
Same as Sensualism , 2 & 3.
- sufiism1/5
- salicylism1/5
- sansculottism1/5
- ultraism1/5
ultraism
The principles of those who advocate extreme measures, as radical reform, and the like. Dr. H. More.
- rousseauism1/5
- horizontalism1/5
- hypercriticism1/5
hypercriticism
Excessive criticism, or unjust severity or rigor of criticism; zoilism.
- hyperchromatism1/5
hyperchromatism
The condition of having an unusual intensity of color.
- italianism1/5
italianism
A word, phrase, or idiom, peculiar to the Italians; an Italicism.
- extensionalism1/5
- eunuchism1/5
eunuchism
The state of being eunuch. Bp. Hall.
- uranism1/5
uranism
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- hussitism1/5
- mercenarism1/5
- partialism1/5
partialism
Partiality; specifically (Theol.) , the doctrine of the Partialists.
- predeterminism1/5
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- dermatographism1/5
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- hypercatabolism1/5
- tychism1/5
- tomboyism1/5
tomboyism
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- acosmism1/5
acosmism
A denial of the existence of the universe as distinct from God.
- gentilism1/5
gentilism
Hethenism; paganism; the worship of false gods.
- bidialectalism1/5
- metallism1/5
metallism
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- phariseeism1/5
phariseeism
See Pharisaism .
- demagogism1/5
demagogism
The practices of a demagogue.
- governmentalism1/5
governmentalism
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- prudentialism1/5
- moravianism1/5
moravianism
The religious system of the Moravians.
- precisionism1/5
- cosmism1/5
cosmism
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- prohibitionism1/5
- antiforeignism1/5
- encratism1/5
- conversionism1/5
Suffixes of ism
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ismail
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ism
- noun a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
philosophical system; philosophy; school of thought; doctrine.
- noun a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
- ismaili2/5
ismaili
- noun an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism
Ismailian.
- adjective of or relating to a branch of Shiism that is noted for its esoteric philosophy
- noun an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism
- ismailis2/5
ismaili
- noun an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism
Ismailian.
- adjective of or relating to a branch of Shiism that is noted for its esoteric philosophy
- noun an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism
- ismael2/5
ismael
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- ismailism1/5
ismailism
- noun the branch of Shiism noted for its esoteric philosophy
- noun the branch of Shiism noted for its esoteric philosophy
Derived words of ism
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mechanism
- noun the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
chemical mechanism.
- he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions
- noun the technical aspects of doing something
mechanics.
- a mechanism of social control
- mechanisms of communication
- the mechanics of prose style
- noun the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
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organism
- noun a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
being.
- noun a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
- the social organism
- noun a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
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dismissed
- adjective satellite having lost your job
laid-off; pink-slipped; discharged; fired.
- verb bar from attention or consideration
dismiss; brush aside; brush off; ignore; discount; push aside; disregard.
- She dismissed his advances
- adjective satellite having lost your job
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dismissal
- noun a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
judgment of dismissal; judgement of dismissal.
- noun official notice that you have been fired from your job
pink slip; dismission.
- noun a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
- microorganisms4/5
microorganism
- noun any organism of microscopic size
micro-organism.
- noun any organism of microscopic size
- criticisms4/5
criticism
- noun disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
unfavorable judgment.
- the senator received severe criticism from his opponent
- noun a serious examination and judgment of something
critique.
- constructive criticism is always appreciated
- noun disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
- dismiss4/5
dismiss
- verb bar from attention or consideration
brush aside; brush off; ignore; discount; push aside; disregard.
- She dismissed his advances
- verb cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
throw out.
- This case is dismissed!
- verb bar from attention or consideration
- dismay4/5
dismay
- noun the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
discouragement; disheartenment.
- noun fear resulting from the awareness of danger
alarm; consternation.
- noun the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
- bismarck4/5
bismarck
- noun German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898)
Iron Chancellor; Otto von Bismarck; Prince Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck; von Bismarck; Prince Otto von Bismarck.
- noun capital of the state of North Dakota; located in south central North Dakota overlooking the Missouri river
capital of North Dakota.
- noun German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898)
- dismissing4/5
dismiss
- verb bar from attention or consideration
brush aside; brush off; ignore; discount; push aside; disregard.
- She dismissed his advances
- verb cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
throw out.
- This case is dismissed!
- verb bar from attention or consideration
- mismatch4/5
mismatch
- noun a bad or unsuitable match
- verb match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
- noun a bad or unsuitable match
- charismatic4/5
charismatic
- adjective satellite possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
magnetic.
- a charismatic leader
- a magnetic personality
- adjective satellite possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
- seismic4/5
seismic
- adjective satellite subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
seismal.
- adjective satellite subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
- dismal4/5
dismal
- adjective satellite causing dejection
blue; dingy; drear; disconsolate; dreary; dark; gloomy; drab; sorry; grim.
- a blue day
- the dark days of the war
- a week of rainy depressing weather
- a disconsolate winter landscape
- the first dismal dispiriting days of November
- a dark gloomy day
- grim rainy weather
- adjective satellite causing dejection
- nationalisms3/5
nationalism
- noun love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
patriotism.
- they rode the same wave of popular patriotism
- British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high
- noun the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other
- noun love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
- antagonisms3/5
antagonism
- noun a state of deep-seated ill-will
enmity; hostility.
- noun the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
- the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism
- noun a state of deep-seated ill-will
- dismissals3/5
dismissal
- noun a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
judgment of dismissal; judgement of dismissal.
- noun official notice that you have been fired from your job
pink slip; dismission.
- noun a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
- dismantling3/5
dismantling
- noun the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
dismantlement; disassembly.
- Russia and the United States discussed the dismantling of their nuclear weapons
- verb tear down so as to make flat with the ground
rase; level; take down; dismantle; pull down; tear down; raze.
- The building was levelled
- noun the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
- dismantled3/5
dismantled
- adjective satellite torn down and broken up
demolished; razed.
- verb tear down so as to make flat with the ground
rase; level; take down; dismantle; pull down; tear down; raze.
- The building was levelled
- adjective satellite torn down and broken up
- dismayed3/5
dismayed
- adjective satellite struck with fear, dread, or consternation
appalled; aghast; shocked.
- verb lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
depress; dispirit; dismay; deject; demoralise; get down; cast down; demoralize.
- These news depressed her
- The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
- adjective satellite struck with fear, dread, or consternation
- dismantle3/5
dismantle
- verb tear down so as to make flat with the ground
rase; level; take down; pull down; tear down; raze.
- The building was levelled
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
take apart; break up; break apart; disassemble.
- verb tear down so as to make flat with the ground
- dismisses3/5
dismiss
- verb bar from attention or consideration
brush aside; brush off; ignore; discount; push aside; disregard.
- She dismissed his advances
- verb cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
throw out.
- This case is dismissed!
- verb bar from attention or consideration
- aphorisms3/5
aphorism
- noun a short pithy instructive saying
apophthegm; apothegm.
- noun a short pithy instructive saying
- dismemberment3/5
dismemberment
- noun the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
taking apart.
- noun the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
- dismembered3/5
dismember
- verb separate the limbs from the body
- the tiger dismembered the tourist
- verb divide into pieces
discerp; take apart.
- our department was dismembered when our funding dried up
- The Empire was discerped after the war
- verb separate the limbs from the body
- dismounted3/5
dismount
- noun the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
- verb alight from (a horse)
light; unhorse; get off; get down.
- noun the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
- polymorphisms3/5
polymorphism
- noun (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- noun (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
pleomorphism.
- noun (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- mismanagement3/5
mismanagement
- noun management that is careless or inefficient
misdirection.
- he accomplished little due to the mismanagement of his energies
- noun management that is careless or inefficient
- dismissive3/5
dismissive
- adjective satellite showing indifference or disregard
- a dismissive shrug
- the firm is dismissive of the competitor's product
- 'chronic fatigue syndrome' was known by the dismissive term 'housewife syndrome'
- adjective satellite stopping to associate with
- they took dismissive action after the third violation
- adjective satellite showing indifference or disregard
- talisman3/5
talisman
- noun a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
amulet.
- noun a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
- mannerisms3/5
mannerism
- noun a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
idiosyncrasy; foible.
- noun a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
affectation; pose; affectedness.
- noun a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
- mismatched3/5
mismatched
- adjective either not matched or unsuitably matched
- verb match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
mismatch.
- adjective either not matched or unsuitably matched
- mismatches3/5
mismatch
- noun a bad or unsuitable match
- verb match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
- noun a bad or unsuitable match
- baptisms3/5
baptism
- noun a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
- most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism
- noun a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
- dismount3/5
dismount
- noun the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
- verb alight from (a horse)
light; unhorse; get off; get down.
- noun the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
- charisma3/5
charisma
- noun a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
personal magnetism; personal appeal.
- noun a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
- baptismal3/5
baptismal
- adjective of or relating to baptism
- baptismal font
- adjective of or relating to baptism
- bismuth3/5
bismuth
- noun a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals
atomic number 83; Bi.
- noun a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals
- machismo3/5
machismo
- noun exaggerated masculinity
- noun exaggerated masculinity
- strabismus3/5
strabismus
- noun abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
squint.
- noun abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
- prisms3/5
prism
- noun a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
- noun optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image
optical prism.
- noun a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
- prismatic3/5
prismatic
- adjective of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
- prismatic form
- adjective satellite exhibiting spectral colors formed by refraction of light through a prism
- prismatic light
- adjective of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
- feminisms2/5
feminism
- noun a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
- noun the movement aimed at equal rights for women
women's liberation movement; feminist movement; women's lib.
- noun a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
- dualisms2/5
dualism
- noun the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
- noun the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
- formalisms2/5
formalism
- noun the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications
- noun the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
- exorcisms2/5
exorcism
- noun freeing from evil spirits
dispossession.
- noun freeing from evil spirits
- organismic2/5
organismic
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to an organism (considered as a whole)
organismal.
- the organismic theory of the state
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to an organism (considered as a whole)
- catechisms2/5
catechism
- noun a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
- noun an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
- noun a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
- anachronisms2/5
anachronism
- noun something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
misdating; mistiming.
- noun an artifact that belongs to another time
- noun something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
- organismal2/5
organismal
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to an organism (considered as a whole)
organismic.
- the organismic theory of the state
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to an organism (considered as a whole)
- schisms2/5
schism
- noun division of a group into opposing factions
split.
- another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy
- noun the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences
- noun division of a group into opposing factions
- neologisms2/5
neologism
- noun a newly invented word or phrase
neology; coinage.
- noun the act of inventing a word or phrase
neology; coinage.
- noun a newly invented word or phrase
- kismet2/5
kismet
- noun (Islam) the will of Allah
kismat.
- noun (Islam) the will of Allah
- witticisms2/5
witticism
- noun a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
wittiness; wit; humor; humour.
- noun a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
- fundamentalisms2/5
fundamentalism
- noun the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth
- noun the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth
- dismember2/5
dismember
- verb separate the limbs from the body
- the tiger dismembered the tourist
- verb divide into pieces
discerp; take apart.
- our department was dismembered when our funding dried up
- The Empire was discerped after the war
- verb separate the limbs from the body
- dismembering2/5
dismember
- verb separate the limbs from the body
- the tiger dismembered the tourist
- verb divide into pieces
discerp; take apart.
- our department was dismembered when our funding dried up
- The Empire was discerped after the war
- verb separate the limbs from the body
- colloquialisms2/5
colloquialism
- noun a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
- noun a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
- naismith2/5
naismith
- noun United States educator (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939)
James Naismith.
- noun United States educator (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939)
- dismaying2/5
dismaying
- adjective satellite causing consternation
appalling.
- appalling conditions
- verb lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
depress; dispirit; dismay; deject; demoralise; get down; cast down; demoralize.
- These news depressed her
- The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
- adjective satellite causing consternation
- specialisms2/5
specialism
- noun the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
- noun the special line of work you have adopted as your career
speciality; specialisation; specialization; specialty.
- his specialization is gastroenterology
- noun the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
- numismatics2/5
numismatics
- noun the collection and study of money (and coins in particular)
numismatology; coin collection; coin collecting.
- noun the collection and study of money (and coins in particular)
- dismantlement2/5
dismantlement
- noun the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
dismantling; disassembly.
- Russia and the United States discussed the dismantling of their nuclear weapons
- noun the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
- dismantles2/5
dismantle
- verb tear down so as to make flat with the ground
rase; level; take down; pull down; tear down; raze.
- The building was levelled
- verb take apart into its constituent pieces
take apart; break up; break apart; disassemble.
- verb tear down so as to make flat with the ground
- archaisms2/5
archaism
- noun the use of an archaic expression
archaicism.
- noun the use of an archaic expression
- symbolisms2/5
symbolism
- noun a system of symbols and symbolic representations
- noun the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
symbolization; symbolisation.
- noun a system of symbols and symbolic representations
- despotisms2/5
despotism
- noun dominance through threat of punishment and violence
tyranny; absolutism.
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
tyranny; absolutism; dictatorship; monocracy; Stalinism; shogunate; authoritarianism; one-man rule; Caesarism; totalitarianism.
- noun dominance through threat of punishment and violence
- syllogisms2/5
syllogism
- noun deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
- noun deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
- euphemisms2/5
euphemism
- noun an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
- noun an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
- talismans2/5
talisman
- noun a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
amulet.
- noun a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
- dismounting2/5
dismount
- noun the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
- verb alight from (a horse)
light; unhorse; get off; get down.
- noun the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
- mismanaged2/5
mismanage
- verb manage badly or incompetently
misconduct; mishandle.
- The funds were mismanaged
- verb manage badly or incompetently
- schismatic2/5
schismatic
- adjective of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism
schismatical.
- schismatic sects
- adjective of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism
- weismann2/5
weismann
- noun German biologist who was one of the founders of modern genetics; his theory of genetic transmission ruled out the possibility of transmitting acquired characteristics (1834-1914)
August Friedrich Leopold Weismann.
- noun German biologist who was one of the founders of modern genetics; his theory of genetic transmission ruled out the possibility of transmitting acquired characteristics (1834-1914)
- truisms2/5
- mismatching2/5
mismatch
- noun a bad or unsuitable match
- verb match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
- noun a bad or unsuitable match
- talismanic2/5
talismanic
- adjective satellite possessing or believed to possess magic power especially protective power
- a talismanic amulet
- adjective satellite possessing or believed to possess magic power especially protective power
- automatisms2/5
automatism
- noun any reaction that occurs automatically without conscious thought or reflection (especially the undirected behavior seen in psychomotor epilepsy)
- noun any reaction that occurs automatically without conscious thought or reflection (especially the undirected behavior seen in psychomotor epilepsy)
- bismarckian2/5
bismarckian
- adjective of or relating to Prince Otto von Bismarck or his accomplishments
- adjective of or relating to Prince Otto von Bismarck or his accomplishments
- sophisms2/5
sophism
- noun a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
sophistry; sophistication.
- noun a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
- dismally2/5
dismally
- adverb in a cheerless manner
drearily.
- in August 1914 , there was a dismally sentimental little dinner, when the French, German, Austrian and Belgian members of the committee drank together to the peace of the future
- adverb in a dreadful manner
dreadfully.
- as he looks at the mess he has left behind he must wonder how the Brits so often managed to succeed in the kind of situation where he has so dismally failed
- adverb in a cheerless manner
- seismology2/5
seismology
- noun the branch of geology that studies earthquakes
- noun the branch of geology that studies earthquakes
- seismograph2/5
seismograph
- noun a measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an earthquake)
- noun a measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an earthquake)
- seismological2/5
seismological
- adjective of or concerned with seismology
seismologic.
- adjective of or concerned with seismology
- undismayed2/5
undismayed
- adjective satellite unshaken in purpose
unshaken; undaunted.
- wholly undismayed by the commercial failure of the three movies he had made
- adjective satellite unshaken in purpose
- vaginismus2/5
vaginismus
- noun muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
- noun muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
- parallelisms2/5
parallelism
- noun similarity by virtue of corresponding
correspondence.
- noun similarity by virtue of corresponding
- trismus2/5
trismus
- noun prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles
- noun prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles
- sigismund2/5
sigismund
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- dismutase2/5
dismutase
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- dismissively2/5
dismissive
- adjective satellite showing indifference or disregard
- a dismissive shrug
- the firm is dismissive of the competitor's product
- 'chronic fatigue syndrome' was known by the dismissive term 'housewife syndrome'
- adjective satellite stopping to associate with
- they took dismissive action after the third violation
- adjective satellite showing indifference or disregard
- numismatic2/5
numismatic
Of or pertaining to coins; relating to the science of coins or medals.
- seismicity2/5
seismicity
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- heisman2/5
heisman
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- schismatics2/5
schismatic
- adjective of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism
schismatical.
- schismatic sects
- adjective of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism
- charismatics2/5
charismatic
- adjective satellite possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
magnetic.
- a charismatic leader
- a magnetic personality
- adjective satellite possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
- antismoking2/5
- sismondi2/5
- morphisms2/5
morphisms
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- seismically2/5
seismically
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- mismeasure2/5
mismeasure
To measure or estimate incorrectly.
- dynamisms1/5
dynamism
- noun any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy
- noun active strength of body or mind
vigor; vigour; heartiness.
- noun any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy
- pluralisms1/5
pluralism
- noun a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
- noun the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements
- noun a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
- humanisms1/5
humanism
- noun the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
humanitarianism.
- noun the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural
secular humanism.
- noun the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
- internationalisms1/5
internationalism
- noun the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences
- noun quality of being international in scope
internationality.
- he applauded the internationality of scientific terminology
- noun the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences
- absolutisms1/5
absolutism
- noun dominance through threat of punishment and violence
tyranny; despotism.
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
tyranny; dictatorship; monocracy; Stalinism; shogunate; authoritarianism; despotism; one-man rule; Caesarism; totalitarianism.
- noun dominance through threat of punishment and violence
- multiculturalisms1/5
multiculturalism
- noun the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country
- noun the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country
- judaisms1/5
judaism
- noun Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
Hebraism; Jewish religion.
- noun the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
- noun Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
- realisms1/5
realism
- noun the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
pragmatism.
- noun the state of being actual or real
realness; reality.
- the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him
- noun the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
- idealisms1/5
idealism
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
- noun impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
- universalisms1/5
universalism
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- determinisms1/5
determinism
- noun (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
- noun (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
- synergisms1/5
synergism
- noun the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
synergy.
- noun the theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace
- noun the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
- fetishisms1/5
fetishism
- noun a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
fetichism.
- noun sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)
fetichism.
- noun a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
- materialisms1/5
materialism
- noun a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
philistinism.
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
physicalism.
- noun a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
- pragmatisms1/5
pragmatism
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value
- noun the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
realism.
- noun (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value
- relativisms1/5
relativism
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
- monotheisms1/5
- mysticisms1/5
mysticism
- noun a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
religious mysticism.
- noun obscure or irrational thought
- noun a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
- shamanisms1/5
shamanism
- noun any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
- noun an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans
Asian shamanism.
- noun any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
- paganisms1/5
paganism
- noun any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
pagan religion; heathenism.
- noun any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
- egoisms1/5
egoism
- noun (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
- noun concern for your own interests and welfare
self-centeredness; self-interest; egocentrism; self-concern.
- noun (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
- buddhisms1/5
buddhism
- noun a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
- noun the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
- noun a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
- modernisms1/5
modernism
- noun genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
contemporaneity; modernity; contemporaneousness; modernness.
- a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
- noun genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
- capitalisms1/5
capitalism
- noun an economic system based on private ownership of capital
capitalist economy.
- noun an economic system based on private ownership of capital
- dismission1/5
dismission
- noun official notice that you have been fired from your job
pink slip; dismissal.
- noun the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
sacking; dismissal; firing; sack; liberation; release; discharge.
- noun official notice that you have been fired from your job
- metabolisms1/5
metabolism
- noun the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
metamorphosis.
- noun the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
metabolic process.
- noun the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
- numismatist1/5
numismatist
- noun a collector and student of money (and coins in particular)
numismatologist; coin collector.
- noun a collector and student of money (and coins in particular)
- numismatists1/5
numismatist
- noun a collector and student of money (and coins in particular)
numismatologist; coin collector.
- noun a collector and student of money (and coins in particular)
- orientalisms1/5
orientalism
- noun the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people
Oriental Studies.
- noun the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations
- orientalisms can be found in Mozart's operas
- noun the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people
- hebraisms1/5
hebraism
- noun Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
Judaism; Jewish religion.
- noun Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
- dogmatisms1/5
dogmatism
- noun the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
bigotry.
- noun the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
- romanticisms1/5
romanticism
- noun impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
- noun a movement in literature and art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that celebrated nature rather than civilization
Romantic Movement.
- Romanticism valued imagination and emotion over rationality
- noun impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
- activisms1/5
activism
- noun a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal
- noun a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal
- skepticisms1/5
skepticism
- noun doubt about the truth of something
mental rejection; incredulity; disbelief.
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
scepticism; agnosticism.
- noun doubt about the truth of something
- conventionalisms1/5
conventionalism
- noun orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
conventionality; convention.
- noun orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
- scepticisms1/5
scepticism
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
agnosticism; skepticism.
- noun the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
- polytheisms1/5
- americanisms1/5
americanism
- noun loyalty to the United States and its institutions
- noun an expression that is characteristic of English as spoken by Americans
- noun loyalty to the United States and its institutions
- anglicisms1/5
anglicism
- noun an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)
Britishism; Briticism.
- noun a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
Britishism.
- noun an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)
- imperialisms1/5
imperialism
- noun a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
- noun a political orientation that advocates imperial interests
- noun a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
- plagiarisms1/5
plagiarism
- noun a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
- noun the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
piracy; plagiarization; plagiarisation.
- noun a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
- socialisms1/5
socialism
- noun a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
- noun an economic system based on state ownership of capital
socialist economy.
- noun a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
- legalisms1/5
legalism
- noun strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
- noun strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
- liberalisms1/5
liberalism
- noun a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
- noun an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market
- noun a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
- colonialisms1/5
colonialism
- noun exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
- noun exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
- syncretisms1/5
syncretism
- noun the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)
- a syncretism of material and immaterial theories
- noun the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
- noun the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)
- provincialisms1/5
provincialism
- noun a lack of sophistication
- noun a partiality for some particular place
localism; sectionalism.
- noun a lack of sophistication
- marxisms1/5
marxism
- noun the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism
- noun the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism
- fascisms1/5
fascism
- noun a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
- noun a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
- dismays1/5
dismay
- noun the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
discouragement; disheartenment.
- noun fear resulting from the awareness of danger
alarm; consternation.
- noun the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
- dismembers1/5
dismember
- verb separate the limbs from the body
- the tiger dismembered the tourist
- verb divide into pieces
discerp; take apart.
- our department was dismembered when our funding dried up
- The Empire was discerped after the war
- verb separate the limbs from the body
- atavisms1/5
atavism
- noun a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
reversion; throwback.
- noun a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
- totalitarianisms1/5
totalitarianism
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
tyranny; absolutism; dictatorship; monocracy; Stalinism; shogunate; authoritarianism; despotism; one-man rule; Caesarism.
- noun the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
absolutism; totalism.
- noun a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
- patriotisms1/5
patriotism
- noun love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
nationalism.
- they rode the same wave of popular patriotism
- British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high
- noun love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
- dismemberments1/5
dismemberment
- noun the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
taking apart.
- noun the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
- moralisms1/5
moralism
- noun a moral maxim
- noun judgments about another person's morality
- he could not stand her hectoring moralism
- noun a moral maxim
- reductionisms1/5
reductionism
- noun a theory that all complex systems can be completely understood in terms of their components
- noun the analysis of complex things into simpler constituents
- noun a theory that all complex systems can be completely understood in terms of their components
- historicisms1/5
historicism
- noun a theory that social and cultural events are determined by history
- noun a theory that social and cultural events are determined by history
- terrorisms1/5
terrorism
- noun the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
terrorist act; act of terrorism.
- noun the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
- radicalisms1/5
radicalism
- noun the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society
- noun the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society
- parochialisms1/5
parochialism
- noun a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish
- noun a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish
- racisms1/5
racism
- noun the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
- noun discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
racialism; racial discrimination.
- noun the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
- seismologists1/5
seismologist
- noun a geophysicist who studies earthquakes and the mechanical characteristics of the Earth
- noun a geophysicist who studies earthquakes and the mechanical characteristics of the Earth
- dismounts1/5
dismount
- noun the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
- verb alight from (a horse)
light; unhorse; get off; get down.
- noun the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
- barbarisms1/5
barbarism
- noun a brutal barbarous savage act
savagery; brutality; barbarity.
- noun a brutal barbarous savage act
- regionalisms1/5
regionalism
- noun a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region
- noun a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas
- noun a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region
- isomorphisms1/5
isomorphism
- noun (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure
isomorphy.
- noun (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure
- tropisms1/5
tropism
- noun an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source
- noun an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source
- mismanaging1/5
mismanage
- verb manage badly or incompetently
misconduct; mishandle.
- The funds were mismanaged
- verb manage badly or incompetently
- mismanage1/5
mismanage
- verb manage badly or incompetently
misconduct; mishandle.
- The funds were mismanaged
- verb manage badly or incompetently
- anthropomorphisms1/5
anthropomorphism
- noun the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
theanthropism.
- noun the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
- paralogisms1/5
paralogism
- noun an unintentionally invalid argument
- noun an unintentionally invalid argument
- asterisms1/5
asterism
- noun (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
- noun (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
- noun (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
- schismatical1/5
schismatical
- adjective of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism
schismatic.
- schismatic sects
- adjective of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism
- seismologist1/5
seismologist
- noun a geophysicist who studies earthquakes and the mechanical characteristics of the Earth
- noun a geophysicist who studies earthquakes and the mechanical characteristics of the Earth
- vulgarisms1/5
vulgarism
- noun an offensive or indecent word or phrase
obscenity; smut; filth; dirty word.
- noun the quality of lacking taste and refinement
coarseness; commonness; raunch; vulgarity; grossness.
- noun an offensive or indecent word or phrase
- synchronisms1/5
synchronism
- noun the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
synchronisation; synchronicity; synchronizing; synchronization; synchroneity; synchrony.
- the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves
- noun the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
- heroisms1/5
heroism
- noun the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
valiancy; gallantry; valorousness; valour; valor; valiance.
- he showed great heroism in battle
- he received a medal for valor
- noun the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
- localisms1/5
localism
- noun a phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality
- noun a partiality for some particular place
provincialism; sectionalism.
- noun a phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality
- latinisms1/5
- dismissible1/5
dismissible
- adjective satellite subject to dismissal
- appointed and removable by the mayor
- adjective satellite subject to dismissal
- fanaticisms1/5
fanaticism
- noun excessive intolerance of opposing views
fanatism; zealotry.
- noun excessive intolerance of opposing views
- postmodernisms1/5
postmodernism
- noun genre of art and literature and especially architecture in reaction against principles and practices of established modernism
- noun genre of art and literature and especially architecture in reaction against principles and practices of established modernism
- dimorphisms1/5
dimorphism
- noun (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms
- noun (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
- noun (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms
- egotisms1/5
egotism
- noun an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
swelled head; self-importance.
- noun an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
self-importance; ego.
- noun an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
- gallicisms1/5
gallicism
- noun a word or phrase borrowed from French
- noun a word or phrase borrowed from French
- gismo1/5
gismo
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
gubbins; thingumabob; whatchamacallit; doohickey; doodad; thingumajig; widget; whatsis; thingamabob; thingummy; thingmabob; whatchamacallum; doojigger; thingamajig; gimmick; thingmajig; gizmo.
- she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket
- there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use
- noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
contraption; gadget; appliance; widget; convenience; contrivance; gizmo.
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
- rheumatisms1/5
rheumatism
- noun any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
- noun a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
atrophic arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis.
- noun any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
- germanisms1/5
germanism
- noun a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens
- noun a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens
- mismated1/5
mismated
- adjective satellite not easy to combine harmoniously
unsuited; ill-sorted; incompatible.
- verb provide with an unsuitable mate
mismate.
- adjective satellite not easy to combine harmoniously
- exoticisms1/5
exoticism
- noun the quality of being exotic
exotism; exoticness.
- he loved the exoticism of Egypt
- noun the quality of being exotic
- seismograms1/5
seismogram
- noun the graphical record of an earth tremor made by using a seismograph
- noun the graphical record of an earth tremor made by using a seismograph
- seismographs1/5
seismograph
- noun a measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an earthquake)
- noun a measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an earthquake)
- malapropisms1/5
malapropism
- noun the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malaprop.
- noun the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
- seismogram1/5
seismogram
- noun the graphical record of an earth tremor made by using a seismograph
- noun the graphical record of an earth tremor made by using a seismograph
- solecisms1/5
solecism
- noun a socially awkward or tactless act
gaffe; gaucherie; faux pas; slip.
- noun a socially awkward or tactless act
- mutualisms1/5
mutualism
- noun the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
symbiosis.
- noun the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
- particularisms1/5
particularism
- noun a focus on something particular
- noun a focus on something particular
- embolisms1/5
embolism
- noun an insertion into a calendar
intercalation.
- noun occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)
- noun an insertion into a calendar
- magnetisms1/5
magnetism
- noun attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
magnetic attraction; magnetic force.
- noun the branch of science that studies magnetism
magnetics.
- noun attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
- homomorphisms1/5
homomorphism
- noun similarity of form
homomorphy.
- noun similarity of form
- coseismic1/5
coseismic
- adjective satellite being where earthquake waves arrive simultaneously
coseismal.
- adjective satellite being where earthquake waves arrive simultaneously
- servomechanisms1/5
servomechanism
- noun control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
servosystem; servo.
- noun control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
- spoonerisms1/5
spoonerism
- noun transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words
- noun transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words
- alisma1/5
alisma
- noun small genus of aquatic or semiaquatic plants
genus Alisma.
- noun small genus of aquatic or semiaquatic plants
- pismire1/5
pismire
- noun social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
ant; emmet.
- noun social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
- seismosaurus1/5
seismosaurus
- noun genus of large herbivorous dinosaurs of Cretaceous found in western North America
genus Seismosaurus.
- noun genus of large herbivorous dinosaurs of Cretaceous found in western North America
- bismark1/5
bismark
- noun a raised doughnut filled with jelly or jam
jelly doughnut; Berlin doughnut.
- noun a raised doughnut filled with jelly or jam
- aneurisms1/5
aneurism
- noun a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
aneurysm.
- noun a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
- aneurismal1/5
aneurismal
- adjective relating to or affected by an aneurysm
aneurysmal; aneurysmatic; aneurismatic.
- adjective relating to or affected by an aneurysm
- charisms1/5
charism
(Eccl.) A miraculously given power, as of healing, speaking foreign languages without instruction, etc., attributed to some of the early Christians.
- bismillah1/5
bismillah
An adjuration or exclamation common among the Mohammedans. Written also Bizmillah .
- africanisms1/5
africanism
A word, phrase, idiom, or custom peculiar to Africa or Africans. "The knotty Africanisms . . . of the fathers." Milton.
- dismasted1/5
dismast
To deprive of a mast of masts; to break and carry away the masts from; as, a storm .dismasted the ship
- melisma1/5
melisma
(Mus.) (a) A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to recitative or musical declamation. (b) A grace or embellishment.
- melismatic1/5
- seismometer1/5
seismometer
(Physics) An instrument for measuring the direction, duration, and force of earthquakes and like concussions.
- wismar1/5
- dirigisme1/5
- pismo1/5
- automorphisms1/5
automorphism
Automorphic characterization. H. Spenser.
- charismata1/5
- seismometers1/5
seismometer
(Physics) An instrument for measuring the direction, duration, and force of earthquakes and like concussions.
- verismo1/5
- seismol1/5
seismol
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- aseismic1/5
- teleseismic1/5
- strabismic1/5
- essentialisms1/5
- melismas1/5
melisma
(Mus.) (a) A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to recitative or musical declamation. (b) A grace or embellishment.
- caudillismo1/5
- meningismus1/5
- dismissiveness1/5
- seismographic1/5
seismographic
Of or pertaining to a seismograph; indicated by a seismograph.
- microseismic1/5
- dismutation1/5
- chrismation1/5
chrismation
The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil. Chrismation or cross-signing with ointment, was used in baptism. Jer. Taylor.
- mismeasurement1/5
mismeasurement
Wrong measurement.
- macroseismic1/5
- charismatically1/5
- initialisms1/5
- dismayingly1/5
dismaying
- adjective satellite causing consternation
appalling.
- appalling conditions
- verb lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
depress; dispirit; dismay; deject; demoralise; get down; cast down; demoralize.
- These news depressed her
- The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
- adjective satellite causing consternation
- seismotectonic1/5
seismotectonic
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- nomisma1/5
nomisma
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- cosmopolitanisms1/5
cosmopolitanism
The quality of being cosmopolitan; cosmopolitism.
- institutionalisms1/5
institutionalisms
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- postbaptismal1/5
- homeomorphisms1/5
- scotticisms1/5
scotticism
An idiom, or mode of expression, peculiar to Scotland or Scotchmen. That, in short, in which the Scotticism of Scotsmen most intimately consists, is the habit of emphasis. Masson.
- semitisms1/5
semitism
A Semitic idiom; a word of Semitic origin. Written also Shemitism .
- schisma1/5
schisma
(Anc. Mus.) An interval equal to half a comma.
- dismals1/5
dismal
- adjective satellite causing dejection
blue; dingy; drear; disconsolate; dreary; dark; gloomy; drab; sorry; grim.
- a blue day
- the dark days of the war
- a week of rainy depressing weather
- a disconsolate winter landscape
- the first dismal dispiriting days of November
- a dark gloomy day
- grim rainy weather
- adjective satellite causing dejection
- dismissable1/5
- superorganisms1/5
- mismeasured1/5
- dismantlers1/5
- prismoidal1/5
prismoidal
Having the form of a prismoid; as, .prismoidal solids
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- prebaptismal1/5
- noncharismatic1/5
- messianisms1/5
- ballismus1/5
ballismus
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About Prefix and Suffix Words
This page lists all the words created by adding prefixes, suffixes to the word `ism`. For each word, youwill notice a blue bar below the word. The longer the blue bar below a word, the more common/popular the word. Very short blue bars indicate rare usage.
While some of the words are direct derivations of the word `ism`, some are not.
You can click on each word to see it's meaning.
About Prefix and Suffix Words
This page lists all the words created by adding prefixes, suffixes to the word `ism`. For each word, youwill notice a blue bar below the word. The longer the blue bar below a word, the more common/popular the word. Very short blue bars indicate rare usage.
While some of the words are direct derivations of the word `ism`, some are not.
You can click on each word to see it's meaning.
socialism
socialist economy.