positivist

pos·i·tiv·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [poz-i-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /ˈpɒz ɪ təˌvɪz əm/
- /ˈpɒz.ə.tɪ.vɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poz-i-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /ˈpɒz ɪ təˌvɪz əm/

Definitions of positivist word

noun positivist the state or quality of being positive; definiteness; assurance. 1
noun positivist a philosophical system founded by Auguste Comte, concerned with positive facts and phenomena, and excluding speculation upon ultimate causes or origins. 1
noun positivist empiricist 1

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Origin of positivist

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; positive + -ism

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Parts of speech for Positivist

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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positivist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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