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Topic: Philosophy

subsume

IPA: /səbˈsjuːm/

KK: /səbˈsjuːm/

transitive verb

Definition: To include or classify something as part of a larger group or category.

Example: In biology, a specific species can be subsumed under a broader genus.

subsumption

IPA: /səbˈsʌmpʃən/

KK: /səbˈsʌmpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of including something under a general category or concept.

Example: In logic, subsumption is important for understanding how specific instances relate to broader principles.

succedent

IPA: /səˈkɛdnt/

KK: /səˈkɛdnt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that comes after or follows another in order or time.

Example: The succedent events in the story helped to build suspense.

suchness

IPA: /ˈsʌtʃnəs/

KK: /sʌtʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being as it is, without any additional interpretation or judgment.

Example: In Buddhism, suchness refers to the true nature of reality, free from concepts and labels.

sufficient

IPA: /səˈfɪʃənt/

KK: /səˈfɪʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Having enough of what is needed to meet a requirement or fulfill a purpose.

Example: The food provided was sufficient for all the guests at the party.

determiner

Definition: Having enough of what is needed; adequate in quantity or quality.

Example: The team had sufficient resources to complete the project on time.

superego

IPA: //ˈsuːpərˌiːɡoʊ//

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌiːɡoʊ/

noun

Definition: In Freudian psychology, this term refers to the part of the mind that holds moral standards and ideals learned from parents and society. It helps control our impulses and guides our behavior based on what is considered right or wrong.

Example: The superego often makes us feel guilty when we do something that goes against our moral beliefs.

superegoist

IPA: //ˈsuːpərˌiːɡoʊɪst//

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌiːɡoʊɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is very self-centered and thinks only about their own interests and desires.

Example: He is such a superegoist that he never considers anyone else's feelings.

supereminence

IPA: /ˌsuːpərˈɛmɪnəns/

KK: /suːpərˈɛmɪnəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being superior or outstanding in a particular field or area.

Example: Her supereminence in the field of science earned her numerous awards and recognition.

supereminent

IPA: //ˌsuːpəˈɛmɪnənt//

KK: /suːpərˈɛmɪnənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is superior or outstanding in a particular field or area, often recognized for their excellence or importance.

Example: The scientist was recognized as supereminent in her research on climate change.

supererogation

IPA: /ˌsuːpəˈrɛɡəˌreɪʃən/

KK: /suːpərɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of doing more than what is required or expected, often in a moral or ethical context.

Example: Volunteering at the shelter is an example of supererogation, as it goes beyond what is required.

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