word
nominalism
NOM-ih-nuh-liz-um
ˈnɒmɪnəlɪzəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
nominalism
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Dictionary meaning
The philosophical position that abstract concepts have no existence outside of the mind and language.
History and origin
Latin — 'nomen' (name).
Examples
- Nominalism argues that 'justice' is simply a label we apply to certain acts — it has no independent existence.
Common mispronunciations
NOH-mih-nuh-liz-umnom-ih-NAL-iz-um
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