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Topic: Philosophy

pliability

IPA: /plaɪəˈbɪləti/

KK: /plaɪəˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to bend or change easily without breaking; flexibility.

Example: The pliability of the material makes it easy to shape into different forms.

pneuma

IPA: /ˈnjuːmə/

KK: /ˈnjuːmə/

noun

Definition: The vital spirit or soul that is believed to give life to the body.

Example: In ancient philosophy, pneuma was considered essential for life and health.

pneumatology

IPA: /njuːˌmɛtəˈlɒdʒi/

KK: /nʊˌmætəˈlɑdʒi/

noun

Definition: The study or doctrine related to spiritual beings, particularly focusing on the Holy Spirit and its role in Christianity.

Example: In seminary, we studied pneumatology to understand the nature of the Holy Spirit.

pococurantism

IPA: /ˌpoʊ.kə.kjʊˈræn.tɪ.zəm/

KK: /pəˌkoʊkəˈrænˌtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A state of being indifferent or unconcerned about important matters; a lack of interest or care.

Example: His pococurantism towards the project led to its failure.

pointedness

IPA: /ˈpɔɪntɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈpɔɪntɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of having a sharp or tapered end.

Example: The pointedness of the pencil made it easy to write fine lines.

pointlessness

IPA: /ˈpɔɪntləsnəs/

KK: /ˈpɔɪntləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of having no meaning or purpose; being without value or significance.

Example: Many people feel a sense of pointlessness when they are not engaged in meaningful activities.

polarity

IPA: /pəˈlɑːrɪti/

KK: /pəˈlɑːrɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of having two opposite or contrasting aspects, often related to physical properties or ideas.

Example: The polarity of the magnet determines which way it will attract other objects.

polemic

IPA: /pəˈlɛmɪk/

KK: /pəˈlɛmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a strong argument or disagreement, often in a way that is very critical or confrontational.

Example: The author's polemic style made the debate more intense and engaging.

noun

Definition: A strong argument or disagreement that attacks or challenges a specific opinion or belief.

Example: The author's latest book is a polemic against the current political system.

polemical

IPA: /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

KK: /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to strong arguments or controversial discussions, often in a way that is aggressive or confrontational.

Example: The author's polemical style made the book both engaging and contentious.

noun

Definition: A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something, often involving controversial or heated arguments.

Example: The author's latest book is a polemical work that challenges traditional views on politics.

polychotomy

IPA: /pəˈlɪkəˌtoʊmi/

KK: /pɑːlɪˈkɒtəmi/

noun

Definition: A situation in which something is divided into more than two parts or categories.

Example: The study of the species revealed a polychotomy in their evolutionary paths.

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