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3. affirmatī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. as n.
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affirmative
5 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) Phil. An affirmative proposition, a positive statement or inference; (b) the positive form or aspect of something; in affirmatives, in positive functions (as opposed to failure to function); wil……
7. entelechia n.
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Phil. Entelechy, the form or essence of a living thing.
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8. essencia, -ie n.
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essencie, ensencie
8 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) Phil. Substance, or true being, as distinguished from accidental qualities; (b) theol. divine essence or being; that in respect of which the three persons of the Trinity are one.
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9. estimāciǒun n.
31 quotations in 5 senses
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(a) bi estimacioun, for estimacioun, according to an appraisal or estimate, at an estimate; (b) above(n estimacioun, withouten estimacioun, beyond estimate or calculation, immeasurable, innumerable……
10. exaumplārie n.
13 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) A model of conduct to be imitated, a pattern of virtue; taken exaumplarie of, to imitate; (b) the pattern or model according to which something is to be constructed (c) a textual exemplar, a copy……
12. expērience n.
69 quotations in 5 senses
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Phil. The method or process of acquiring knowledge or understanding by observation, esp. through sensory perception, as opposed to gaining knowledge through logical inference or speculation; inductive……
16. īrascī̆ble adj. as n.
3 quotations in 1 sense
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Phil. One of the three powers of the soul, the power to hate and reject evil.
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19. subsistence n.
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Phil. That which makes a substance a self-subsistent being.
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