ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dianoetic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /daɪənəʊˈɛtɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Dianoetic is an adjective meaning Pertaining to reason or thinking; intellectual.

Meaning

Pertaining to reason or thinking; intellectual.

Example Sentences

The bitter laugh laughs at that which is not good, it is the ethical laugh. The hollow laugh laughs at that which is not true, it is the intellectual laugh. Not good! Not true! Well well. But the mirthless laugh is the dianoetic laugh, down the snout — Haw! — so.

Synonyms for dianoetic

Depending on context, synonyms include discursive, logical.

Antonyms for dianoetic

Common opposites include intuitive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include logical, discursive, intellectual, intellective, noetic, intellectualistic.

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