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Sunday, July 21, 2024
Apodictic
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adjective 1. Clearly established or beyond dispute.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "The head surgeon has an apodictic knowledge of human anatomy."
Play Button "I can claim apodictic abilities in electrical engineering once I receive my certification."
Play Button "Religious texts are often full of what used to be considered apodictic commands."
Greek, mid-17th century
Why This Word?
This word comes from the Greek "apodeiktikos," meaning "to show off, demonstrate." Theologians often discuss two different kinds of law: apodictic and casuistic. Apodictic law is comprised of absolute commands often rendered from a higher power, such as the Ten Commandments. ...
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