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- [nohn ohb-stahn-te nach-er-uh-liz-uh m, nach-ruh-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈnætʃ ər əˌlɪz əm, ˈnætʃ rə-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nohn ohb-stahn-te nach-er-uh-liz-uh m, nach-ruh-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈnætʃ ər əˌlɪz əm, ˈnætʃ rə-/
Definitions of non-naturalism word
- noun non-naturalism Literature. a manner or technique of treating subject matter that presents, through volume of detail, a deterministic view of human life and actions. a deterministic theory of writing in which it is held that a writer should adopt an objective view toward the material written about, be free of preconceived ideas as to form and content, and represent with clinical accuracy and frankness the details of life. Compare realism (def 4b). a representation of natural appearances or natural patterns of speech, manner, etc., in a work of fiction. the depiction of the physical environment, especially landscape or the rural environment. 1
- noun non-naturalism (in a work of art) treatment of forms, colors, space, etc., as they appear or might appear in nature. Compare idealism (def 4), realism (def 3a). 1
- noun non-naturalism action arising from or based on natural instincts and desires alone. 1
- noun non-naturalism Philosophy. the view of the world that takes account only of natural elements and forces, excluding the supernatural or spiritual. the belief that all phenomena are covered by laws of science and that all teleological explanations are therefore without value. 1
- noun non-naturalism Theology. the doctrine that all religious truth is derived from a study of natural processes and not from revelation. the doctrine that natural religion is sufficient for salvation. 1
- noun non-naturalism adherence or attachment to what is natural. 1
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Origin of non-naturalism
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; natural + -ism
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Parts of speech for Non-naturalism
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non-naturalism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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