phronesis

phro·ne·sis

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [froh-nee-sis]
- /froʊˈni sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [froh-nee-sis]
- /froʊˈni sɪs/

Definition of phronesis word

noun phronesis wisdom in determining ends and the means of attaining them. 1

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Origin of phronesis

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < Greek phrónēsis thinking, equivalent to phronē- (verbid stem of phroneîn to think; akin to phrēn mind) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Phronesis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phronesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

phronesis usage trend in Literature

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