infusionism

in·fu·sion·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uh m]
- /ɪnˈfyu ʒəˌnɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uh m]
- /ɪnˈfyu ʒəˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of infusionism word

noun infusionism the doctrine that the soul existed in a previous state and is infused into the body at conception or birth. 1
noun infusionism the doctrine that at the birth of each individual a pre-existing soul is implanted in his or her body, to remain there for the duration of his or her earthly life 0
noun infusionism the doctrine that the preexisting human soul enters the body by divine infusion at conception or birth 0
noun infusionism The doctrine that the soul exists before the body and is infused into it at conception or birth. 0

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Origin of infusionism

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; infusion + -ism

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infusionism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.