Hylism

Hylism
Hylism Hy"lism, n. [Gr. ? wood, matter.] (Metaph.) A theory which regards matter as the original principle of evil. [1913 Webster]

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  • hylism — hyˈlicism or hyˈlism noun Materialism • • • Main Entry: ↑hyle * * * hylism (ˈhaɪlɪz(ə)m) [f. hyle + ism.] = hylicism. In mod. Dicts …   Useful english dictionary

  • hylism — noun A theory which regards matter as the original principle of evil …   Wiktionary

  • Hylicist — Hy li*cist, n. [Gr. ? adj., material, fr. ? wood, matter.] A philosopher who treats chiefly of matter; one who adopts or teaches hylism. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • hyle —   n. matter.    ♦ hylic, a. material.    ♦ hylism n. materialism …   Dictionary of difficult words

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