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Term: Apophatic

Description:

Apophatic is an adjective that refers to a method or approach of describing something by stating what it is not rather than what it is. It is often used in philosophy and theology to convey the concept of understanding or expressing the divine through negation.

Sample Sentences:

• His apophatic style of writing has captivated readers by its enigmatic nature.
• The apophatic approach to understanding spirituality emphasizes the limitations of human language.
• Apophatic theology explores the divine through the negation of human characteristics.
• Through apophatic reasoning, she was able to unravel the profound wisdom hidden in paradoxes.

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