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Topic: Philosophy

apagoge

IPA: /əˈpæɡəˌɡi/

KK: /əˈpæɡəˌdʒi/

noun

Definition: A type of argument that demonstrates the truth of a statement by showing that the opposite is impossible or unreasonable.

Example: The lawyer used an apagoge to convince the jury that the defendant could not have committed the crime.

apagogic

IPA: /ˌæpəˈɡɒdʒɪk/

KK: /æpəˈgɑdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of reasoning that proves something by showing that the opposite is impossible or absurd.

Example: The lawyer used an apagogic argument to demonstrate that the defendant could not have committed the crime.

aphetically

IPA: /əˈfɛtɪkli/

KK: /əˈfɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to the omission of unstressed sounds or syllables in speech.

Example: The speaker delivered the lecture aphetically, making the words flow more smoothly.

aphorise

IPA: /ˈæf.ə.raɪz/

KK: /ˈæfərˌaɪz/

verb

Definition: To express a general truth or principle in a concise and memorable way.

Example: He likes to aphorise his thoughts to make them more impactful.

aphorism

IPA: /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈæfərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A short and clever saying that expresses a general truth or principle.

Example: The aphorism 'Actions speak louder than words' reminds us that what we do is more important than what we say.

aphorist

IPA: /ˈæfərɪst/

KK: /ˈæfərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who creates short, clever statements that express a general truth or principle.

Example: The aphorist shared his thoughts on life through witty and insightful sayings.

aphoristic

IPA: /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

KK: /æfɔˈrɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to short, clever sayings that express a general truth or principle.

Example: His writing is known for its aphoristic style, often conveying deep insights in just a few words.

aphoristically

IPA: /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪ.kli/

KK: /æfərˈɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses a general truth or principle, often in a concise and witty manner.

Example: She spoke aphoristically, sharing wise sayings that made everyone think.

aphorize

IPA: /ˈæf.ə.raɪz/

KK: /ˈæfərˌaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak or write in a way that uses short, clever statements that express a general truth or principle.

Example: He tends to aphorize during his lectures, making his points memorable.

apocalyptically

IPA: /əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪkli/

KK: /əˌpɑː.kəˈlɪp.tɪ.kli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that suggests a future disaster or great destruction.

Example: The world was changing apocalyptically, with signs of chaos everywhere.

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