Apodictism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /apəʊˈdɪktɪzm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apodictism is a noun meaning (uncountable, rare) Apodictic character, tendency, or pretension.
Meaning
(uncountable, rare) Apodictic character, tendency, or pretension.
More Meanings
- (countable, very rare) An apodictic assertion or pronouncement; a strong, unwarranted claim.
Example Sentences
Dogmatic apodictism is essentially characteristic of faith.
His sincerity, bordering on naïvete, may explain his inability to approach people…and even a certain apodictism.
It is my conviction that the evident stiffness and apodictism of the definitions cited was already predetermined.
In spite of the apodeictism of these statements, Foucault never articulates a fully coherent position on sexual repression.
Word Forms
- apodictisms
- apodeictism
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apodict, apodioxis, abominatio, aphetism, apophasis, apophatism.
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