adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/mɒˈnɪstɪk/
UK:/məˈnɪstɪk/
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adj
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to monism; characterized by one single principle, being or force.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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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
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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.
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