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monistic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /mɒˈnɪstɪk/
  • UK: /məˈnɪstɪk/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to monism; characterized by one single principle, being or force.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of monism- J.S.Roucek

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the monistic school would regard national law and international law as an integrated whole

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English monist Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English monistic From monist + -ic.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: monistický — of or pertaining to monism
Real reading context

monistic in complete knowledge articles