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Topic: Philosophy

antirealist

IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈrɪə.lɪst/

KK: /ˌæntiˈriːəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who does not believe in or accept the principles of realism, often in philosophy or art.

Example: The antirealist argued that our perceptions do not necessarily reflect reality.

antiscientific

IPA: /ˌæntiˈsaɪəntɪfɪk/

KK: /æntiˈsaɪəntɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing ideas or actions that go against the principles of scientific reasoning and methods.

Example: Some people hold antiscientific beliefs that reject established scientific facts.

antispeculative

IPA: /ˌæntiˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

KK: /æntiˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a stance or attitude that is against making guesses or predictions about future events, especially in financial contexts.

Example: The company's antispeculative policy aims to reduce risks associated with uncertain market trends.

antistrophic

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈstrɒfɪk/

KK: /æntɪˈstrɒfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific part of a poem or a type of verse that follows a certain pattern, often in response to a previous section.

Example: The antistrophic structure of the poem creates a beautiful balance between its themes.

antitheoretical

IPA: /ˌæntiˈθiːərɪkəl/

KK: /æntiˈθiərɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that goes against or contradicts established theories or theoretical ideas.

Example: His antitheoretical stance made it difficult for him to engage in academic discussions.

antithesis

IPA: /ænˈtɪθɪsɪs/

KK: /æn'tɪθəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that means the opposite of another word or phrase, often used to show contrast between two ideas.

Example: In literature, the antithesis of love is hate, highlighting the stark differences between the two emotions.

antithetic

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪk/

KK: /æn'tɪθɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is directly opposed or contrasting to something else.

Example: The two theories are antithetic, representing completely different viewpoints on the issue.

antithetical

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈθɛt.ɪ.kəl/

KK: /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is completely opposite or in direct contrast to something else.

Example: The two ideas are antithetical, representing opposing viewpoints on the issue.

antithetically

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈθɛt.ɪ.kli/

KK: /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows contrast or opposition between two ideas or things.

Example: The two characters in the story act antithetically, highlighting their differences.

antitype

IPA: /ˈæn.tɪ.taɪp/

KK: /ˈæntiˌtaɪp/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is the opposite or a contrasting example of another, often used in a symbolic or representative way.

Example: In literature, the hero often has an antitype that represents the opposite values.

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