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Topic: Philosophy

principle

IPA: /ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/

KK: /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

noun

Definition: A fundamental truth or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of beliefs or behaviors.

Example: Honesty is a principle that guides my actions every day.

principled

IPA: //ˈprɪn.sɪpəld//

KK: /ˈprɪn.sə.pəld/

adjective

Definition: Showing strong moral principles and values in behavior and decisions.

Example: She is known for her principled stance on environmental issues.

privative

IPA: /ˈprɪvətɪv/

KK: /ˈprɪvətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that causes a lack or absence of a quality or characteristic.

Example: In grammar, a privative term changes the meaning of a word to indicate the absence of something.

noun

Definition: A term used in grammar to describe a prefix or suffix that indicates absence or negation, such as 'un-' or 'non-'.

Example: In the word 'unhappy', 'un-' is a privative that negates the meaning of 'happy'.

privatively

IPA: /ˈprɪvətɪvli/

KK: /ˈprɪvətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that indicates the absence or negation of something.

Example: The term is used privatively to describe what is not present in the situation.

probabilism

IPA: /prəˈbæbɪlɪzəm/

KK: /prəˈbæbɪlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief that probability can be used as a basis for making decisions and forming beliefs, especially when certainty is not possible.

Example: In philosophy, probabilism suggests that we can act based on what is likely to happen rather than what is certain.

probable

IPA: /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

KK: /ˈprɑb.ə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is likely to happen or be true, but not certain.

Example: It is probable that it will rain tomorrow based on the weather forecast.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is likely to happen or be true.

Example: The team selected several probables for the upcoming match.

probative

IPA: /ˈproʊbətɪv/

KK: /ˈproʊbətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Providing evidence or information that helps to prove something in a legal or logical context.

Example: The lawyer presented probative evidence to support her case in court.

problematize

IPA: /ˈprɒbləmaɪz/

KK: /ˈprɒbləmaɪz/

verb

Definition: To view or treat something as a problem that needs to be addressed or solved.

Example: In her essay, she chose to problematize the issue of climate change and its impact on society.

procrustean

IPA: /prəˈkrʌstɪən/

KK: /prəˈkrʌstɪn/

adjective

Definition: Describing a method or approach that forces people or things to conform to a strict standard, often without consideration for individual differences or circumstances.

Example: The procrustean policies of the organization left no room for personal expression or creativity.

professed

IPA: /prəˈfɛst/

KK: /prəˈfɛst/

adjective

Definition: Openly declared or acknowledged, often in a way that may not reflect true feelings or beliefs.

Example: He is a professed expert in the field, but his knowledge is questionable.

verb

Definition: To declare or admit something openly, often in a formal way.

Example: She professed her love for him during the ceremony.

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