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Adjective nominalistic has 1 sense
  1. nominalistic - of or relating to nominalism

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Term: nominalistic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Related to nominalism, a philosophical doctrine that denies the existence of abstract objects and holds that general or universal terms and predicates exist only because they are useful fictions.

Senses:

  1. Relating to or advocating nominalism.
  2. Inclined towards or supporting nominalism.

Usages:

Popular Usage: Nominalistic approaches in philosophy explain the concept of abstract ideas as mere creations of human thought.

Local Usage: The nominalistic perspective is well-represented in our local academic community.

Sample Sentences:

  1. John's philosophical beliefs align with the nominalistic viewpoint.
  2. As a nominalistic philosopher, Sarah challenges the existence of universal truths.
  3. The local university hosts an annual conference on nominalistic theories.

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