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Topic: Philosophy

nebulous

IPA: /ˈnɛb.jə.ləs/

KK: /ˈnɛb.jə.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is unclear, vague, or not well-defined, often resembling a cloud or mist.

Example: The plan was still nebulous, with many details left to be decided.

nebulously

IPA: /nɛˈbjuːləsli/

KK: /ˈnɛb.jə.ləs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is unclear or vague, as if seen through a mist or haze.

Example: The plan was nebulously defined, leaving everyone confused about their roles.

nebulousness

IPA: /ˈnɛb.jə.ləs.nəs/

KK: /ˈnɛb.jə.ləs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unclear, vague, or not well-defined.

Example: The nebulousness of his explanation left everyone confused.

necessitarian

IPA: /nɪˈsɛsɪˌtɛrɪən/

KK: /nɪˈsɛsɪˌtɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the idea that everything happens out of necessity and that free will does not exist, often contrasted with the belief in free will.

Example: The necessitarian view suggests that all events are determined by prior causes, leaving no room for chance or free choice.

noun

Definition: A person who believes that everything happens out of necessity and that free will does not exist.

Example: The necessitarian argued that all events are determined by prior causes, leaving no room for free choice.

necessitate

IPA: /nəˈsɛsɪˌteɪt/

KK: /nɪˈsɛsɪˌteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something necessary or unavoidable; to require something to happen.

Example: The heavy rain will necessitate the cancellation of the outdoor event.

necessitation

IPA: /nəˌsɛsɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /nɪˈsɛsɪˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something necessary or unavoidable; a situation that requires a particular action or decision.

Example: The necessitation of new policies was clear after the recent events.

necessitously

IPA: /nəˈsɛsɪtəsli/

KK: /nəˈsɛsɪtəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows something is needed or required, often due to lack or hardship.

Example: The charity provided food necessitously to those in need during the crisis.

necessity

IPA: /nəˈsɛsɪti/

KK: /nəˈsɛsɪti/

noun

Definition: A pressing need or something that is essential for living, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Example: Water is a necessity for all living beings.

necromantic

IPA: //ˌnɛkrəˈmæntɪk//

KK: /nɛkrəˈmæntɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the practice of communicating with the dead or using magic to raise the dead.

Example: The story featured a necromantic ritual that aimed to bring back a lost loved one.

necrophilism

IPA: //nɛkrəˈfɪlɪzəm//

KK: /nɛkrəˈfɪlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe a sexual attraction to corpses or the act of engaging in sexual activity with a corpse.

Example: The concept of necrophilism is often discussed in the context of criminal psychology.

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