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Topic: Philosophy

normatively

IPA: /nɔːrˈmætɪvli/

KK: /nɔrˈmɛtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to norms or standards, often used to describe how things should be done according to certain rules or expectations.

Example: The study was conducted normatively, focusing on how policies should ideally be implemented.

normativeness

IPA: //nɔːrˈmeɪtɪvnəs//

KK: /nɔrˈmætɪv/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of establishing standards or norms that guide behavior or expectations.

Example: The normativeness of the new policy was debated among the committee members.

nothingness

IPA: /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/

KK: /nʌθɪŋnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of not existing or having no value; a complete emptiness or void.

Example: In the depths of winter, the landscape seemed to be filled with nothingness.

notion

IPA: /ˈnoʊʃən/

KK: /ˈnoʊʃən/

noun

Definition: A belief or idea that someone has about something.

Example: She had a notion that the project would be successful.

notional

IPA: /ˈnoʊʃənl/

KK: /ˈnoʊʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to ideas or concepts rather than physical objects; often used to describe something that exists only in thought or theory.

Example: The notional value of the project was much higher than its actual cost.

notionality

IPA: /nəʊˈʃənəlɪti/

KK: /nəʊʃənəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being based on ideas or concepts rather than physical reality.

Example: The notionality of the project allowed for creative interpretations of the original concept.

notionally

IPA: /ˈnoʊʃənəli/

KK: /ˈnoʊʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on a concept or idea rather than something real or practical.

Example: The project was notionally approved, but it still needed funding to move forward.

noumenal

IPA: /ˈnuːmənəl/

KK: /ˈnuːmənəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to things as they exist independently of perception or experience.

Example: The philosopher discussed the noumenal world, which is beyond human understanding.

noumenon

IPA: /ˈnuːməˌnɒn/

KK: /ˈnuːməˌnɒn/

noun

Definition: In philosophy, it refers to an object or event as it exists independently of our perception or understanding, contrasting with how it appears to us.

Example: Kant's concept of noumenon challenges us to think about reality beyond our sensory experiences.

novitiate

IPA: /nəˈvɪʃiˌeɪt/

KK: /nəˈvɪʃiˌeɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who is new to a particular field or activity, especially in a religious context, where they are undergoing training or learning.

Example: The novitiate spent a year in training before taking their vows.

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