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Topic: Philosophy

nomos

IPA: /ˈnɒməs/

KK: /ˈnɒməs/

noun

Definition: A system of laws or rules that govern behavior, often shaped by culture or tradition.

Example: In ancient Greece, nomos referred to the laws that guided society and individual conduct.

nomothetic

IPA: /nəˈmɒθɪtɪk/

KK: /nəˈmɒθɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the establishment of general laws or principles, often in a scientific or legal context.

Example: The nomothetic approach in research focuses on creating general laws that apply to many cases rather than individual instances.

nonabstract

IPA: /nɒnˈæbstrækt/

KK: /nɑnˈæbstrækt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is concrete or tangible, rather than theoretical or conceptual.

Example: The artist prefers nonabstract styles that depict real-life scenes.

nonachievement

IPA: //nɒnəˈtʃiːvmənt//

KK: /nɑnəˈtʃivmənt/

noun

Definition: A situation or result where a goal or objective is not reached or accomplished.

Example: The project was considered a nonachievement because it failed to meet any of its targets.

nonanalytic

IPA: /nɒnˈænəˌlɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈænəˌlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is not based on analysis or does not involve analytical methods.

Example: The nonanalytic approach to the problem allowed for more creative solutions.

nonarbitrary

IPA: /nɒnˈɑːbɪtrəri/

KK: /nɑnˈɑrbɪtrɪ/

adjective

Definition: Not based on random choice or personal whim; determined by specific rules or criteria.

Example: The selection process for the scholarship was nonarbitrary, following strict guidelines to ensure fairness.

nonargument

IPA: /nɒnˈɑːɡjʊmənt/

KK: /nɑnˈɑrgjʊmənt/

noun

Definition: Something that is not an argument or does not involve a disagreement or debate.

Example: The discussion was more of a nonargument, as everyone agreed on the topic.

nonascetic

IPA: //ˌnɒn.əˈsɛt.ɪk//

KK: /nɑnəˈsɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a lifestyle or person that does not practice self-denial or strict discipline, especially in relation to physical pleasures or indulgences.

Example: She preferred a nonascetic lifestyle, enjoying fine dining and luxurious vacations.

nonattachment

IPA: //ˌnɒnəˈtæʧmənt//

KK: /nɑnəˈtæʧmənt/

noun

Definition: The state of not being emotionally or physically attached to something, often associated with a sense of freedom from desires or material possessions.

Example: Practicing nonattachment can lead to greater peace and happiness in life.

nonbeing

IPA: /nɒnˈbiːɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnˈbiɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The state of not existing or being; something that does not have existence.

Example: Philosophers often debate the concept of nonbeing and its implications for existence.

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