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Topic: Philosophy

purposive

IPA: /ˈpɜː.pə.sɪv/

KK: /ˈpɜːrpəsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having a specific purpose or intention.

Example: The team took a purposive approach to solving the problem, focusing on clear goals.

purposiveness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsɪvnəs/

KK: /ˈpɜːrpəsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having a specific purpose or intention behind actions or decisions.

Example: The purposiveness of her actions showed that she was determined to achieve her goals.

putative

IPA: /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

KK: /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Generally accepted or believed to be true, even if not proven.

Example: The putative father of the child has not yet been confirmed by a DNA test.

putatively

IPA: /pjuːˈteɪtɪvli/

KK: /pjuːˈteɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is generally believed or assumed to be true, but not necessarily proven.

Example: The putatively lost manuscript was discovered in an old library.

qabalah

IPA: //kəˈbɑːlə//

KK: /kæbələ/

noun

Definition: A mystical and esoteric interpretation of Jewish religious texts, particularly the Torah, focusing on the nature of God and the universe.

Example: Many scholars study qabalah to gain deeper insights into spiritual matters.

qua

IPA: //kwɑː//

KK: /kwɑ/

preposition

Definition: In the role or character of someone or something; used to indicate a specific capacity or function.

Example: The scientist qua researcher contributed significantly to the study.

quadrivial

IPA: /kwɪˈdrɪviəl/

KK: /kwɪˈdrɪviəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a point where four paths or roads come together.

Example: The quadrivial intersection was busy with cars coming from all directions.

noun

Definition: One of the four subjects that are considered essential in a classical education, specifically arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy.

Example: In ancient education, students studied the quadrivial to gain a well-rounded understanding of the liberal arts.

quadruplicity

IPA: /kwɒˈdrʌp.lɪ.sɪ.ti/

KK: /kwɑːˈdrʌp.lɪ.sɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being fourfold or consisting of four parts.

Example: The quadruplicity of the project required careful planning to manage all four components effectively.

quaere

IPA: /ˈkwɛə.ri/

KK: /kwɛr/

noun

Definition: A question or inquiry that seeks information or clarification.

Example: The teacher encouraged students to submit a quaere if they had any doubts about the lesson.

verb

Definition: To ask or inquire about something, often used to introduce a question or express uncertainty.

Example: Quaere whether this solution is the best one for our problem.

quale

IPA: /ˈkwāl/

KK: /kwāl/

noun

Definition: A quality or property that can be experienced, like color or sound, considered separately from the objects that have that quality.

Example: The quale of the sunset's colors was breathtaking, making it a memorable experience.

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