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Istic

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monisticOf or pertaining to monism; characterized by one single principle, being or force.
gestaltnounA collection of physical, biological, psychological or symbolic elements that creates a whole, unified concept or pattern which is other than the sum of its parts due to the relationships between the parts (of a character, personality, entity, or being).
sophisticnounPertaining to the ancient sophists.
hifalutinAlternative spelling of highfalutin. [(US, informal) Self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.]
existentialist philosophynoun(philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves
patronising(British spelling) Alternative spelling of patronizing. [Offensively condescending.]
gratuitousnessnounThe characteristic or state of being gratuitous.
christianismnounThe Christian religion.
forsooth(archaic or poetic) Used as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.
pretentiousMotivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.
nietzscheannounOf, pertaining to or characteristic of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900), German philosopher, or his writings.
syllogismsnoun(logic) An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.
wordsworthiannounPertaining to or characteristic of William Wordsworth.
ludicnounOf or pertaining to play or games.
overdetermined(of a problem or question) Having more constraints or causes than necessary to determine a solution or result.
delusorytending to delude
ocracynoun(rare) Any of various forms of government or rule as designated by words ending in -ocracy.
wishfulnessnounWishful thinking.
mythologicallyIn a mythological fashion or manner.
fiddlestickssticks used to play rhythmic accompaniment in old-time fiddle music.

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