- Casualism
- Casualism Cas"u*al*ism, n. The doctrine that all things exist or are controlled by chance. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Casualism
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casualism — The doctrine that all things and events happen by chance … Philosophy dictionary
casualism — the belief that chance governs all things Philosophical Isms … Phrontistery dictionary
casualism — ca·su·al·ism … English syllables
casualism — n. doctrine that all things happen by chance … Dictionary of difficult words
casualism — ˌlizəm noun ( s) Etymology: casual + ism 1. : a condition of things in which chance rules 2. : the theory that all things exist or are controlled by chance compare tychism … Useful english dictionary
Casualist — Cas u*al*ist, n. One who believes in casualism. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Epicureanism — • In its popular sense, the word stands for a refined and calculating selfishness, seeking not power or fame, but the pleasures of sense, particularly of the palate, and those in company rather than solitude Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight.… … Catholic encyclopedia
normalcy — Although most dictionaries accept it as standard, it is still derided as a casualism by many authorities, who suggest normality instead … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
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