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Topic: Philosophy

pertinency

IPA: /pərˈtɪnənsi/

KK: /pɜrˈtɪnənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being relevant or related to the topic being discussed.

Example: The pertinency of her comments made the discussion more meaningful.

pervasion

IPA: /pərˈveɪʒən/

KK: /pɚˈveɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of spreading throughout or being present in every part of something.

Example: The pervasion of technology in our daily lives has changed how we communicate.

pervasiveness

IPA: /pərˈveɪsɪvnəs/

KK: /pərˈveɪsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being everywhere or spreading widely in a particular area or among a group of people.

Example: The pervasiveness of technology in our daily lives has changed how we communicate.

perversity

IPA: /pərˈvɜːrsɪti/

KK: /pərˈvɜrsɪti/

noun

Definition: A quality or state of behaving in a way that is contrary to what is expected or desired, often in a stubborn or unreasonable manner.

Example: His perversity made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.

perversive

IPA: /pərˈvɜːsɪv/

KK: /pərˈvɜrsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to distort or corrupt something from its original state or purpose.

Example: The perversive nature of the propaganda influenced many people's beliefs.

phalanstery

IPA: //fəˈlæn.stə.ri//

KK: /fælənˌstɛri/

noun

Definition: A type of community where people live and work together cooperatively, based on the ideas of Charles Fourier.

Example: The group decided to establish a phalanstery to promote their shared values and sustainable living.

phantasm

IPA: //ˈfæn.tæz.əm//

KK: /ˈfæntæzəm/

noun

Definition: A mental image or vision that is not real, often seen as a ghost or illusion.

Example: The haunted house was filled with phantasms that frightened the visitors.

phantasma

IPA: //fænˈtæzmə//

KK: /ˈfæntæzmə/

noun

Definition: A ghostly image or illusion; something that appears to be real but is not.

Example: The old house was said to be haunted by a phantasma that frightened the villagers.

phantasmic

IPA: //fænˈtæzmɪk//

KK: /fænˈtæzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a ghostly or unreal quality, often resembling a dream or illusion.

Example: The phantasmic landscape seemed to shift and change before our eyes.

pharisaic

IPA: /ˌfɛrəˈzeɪɪk/

KK: /fɛrəˈzeɪɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is hypocritically self-righteous and quick to judge others, often in a moral or religious context.

Example: His pharisaic attitude made it difficult for others to feel comfortable around him.

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