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• willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
Example sentence • The park was closed temporarily due to vandalism .
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• the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
Example sentence • The painter rejected formalism and instead embraced a more abstract style of art.
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• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
Example sentence • His idealism about the future often led him to take risks.
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• a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
Example sentence • The artist is known for his fascination with surrealism .
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• linguistics defined as the analysis of formal structures in a text or discourse
Example sentence • In literature, structuralism focuses on the underlying structures and systems that shape a text's meaning.
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• Excessive regard to outward acts or appearances, especially in religion.
Example sentence • Epistemic externalism is the position that the factors that determine the justification of our beliefs can include factors beyond our own minds.
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• A philosophy of education for the deaf, opposed to manualism, that uses spoken language consisting of lipreading, speech, the process of watching mouth movements, and mastering breathing techniques.
Example sentence • The debate between oralism and sign language has been ongoing for decades.
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• food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
Example sentence • Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness.
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• the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
Example sentence • The philosopher believed in the dualism of mind and body.
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• (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
Example sentence • The conference focused on the importance of ecumenicalism in building bridges between different religious communities.
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• Any method of achieving a goal by means of a series of gradual increments, or small steps.
Example sentence • The policy of incrementalism has been criticized for being too slow and ineffective in addressing urgent issues.
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• a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio
Example sentence • The debate over bimetallism was a key issue in the late 19th century, especially in the United States.
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• an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship
Example sentence • The rise of industrialism led to an increase in factory jobs.
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Example sentence • Her biracialism allows her to easily connect with people from different ethnicities.
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Example sentence • The company's officialism hindered its ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
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Example sentence • Studying abroad can greatly contribute to developing multilingualism .
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Example sentence • Many pictorialism photographers sought to create a painterly aesthetic in their images.
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• stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation
Example sentence • She grew up in a family deeply rooted in evangelicalism .
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• a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
Example sentence • The symptoms of hyperadrenalism may include high blood pressure, weight gain, and excessive sweating.
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Example sentence • The new government building is a prime example of brutalism .
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Example sentence • Some philosophers argue against intuitionalism , claiming that it lacks empirical evidence.
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Example sentence • The professor gave a lecture on the principles of marginalism .
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Example sentence • According to occasionalism , all events are directly caused by God.
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Example sentence • The term petalism refers to the condition of a flower having additional petals.
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Example sentence • His practicalism helped him find efficient solutions to problems.
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• a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution)
Example sentence • The country's constitution is a document that upholds the principles of constitutionalism .
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• the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences
Example sentence • The United Nations is often seen as a symbol of internationalism .
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• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
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Example sentence • The European Union is often cited as an example of supranationalism .
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• breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
Example sentence • Regular exercise can stimulate katabolism and increase metabolism.
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• walking by a person who is asleep
Example sentence • He has a history of noctambulism where he would wander around the house during the night.
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Example sentence • His devilism was evident in the way he manipulated and deceived others.
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Example sentence • He rejected diluvialism and instead proposed a local flood theory.
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Example sentence • The doctor explained that intersexualism occurs due to atypical chromosomal patterns.
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Example sentence • Many people believe that monolingualism limits one's opportunities for cultural exchange.
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Example sentence • The government is attempting to combat monopolism in the telecommunications industry.
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Example sentence • Some philosophers argue against substantialism and propose alternative theories.
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• development of insects with incomplete metamorphosis in which no pupal stage precedes maturity
Example sentence • The heterometabolism of butterflies involves a caterpillar stage followed by a pupal stage and finally an adult butterfly stage.
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• a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex
Example sentence • Some people believe that heterosexualism is the only valid sexual orientation.
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• attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
Example sentence • The magnetic field of the Earth creates a force of magnetism .
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• the theory of inheritance based on Mendel's laws
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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
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Example sentence • The study of dicephalisms in animals has provided valuable insights into developmental biology.
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• a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
Example sentence • The country prides itself on cultural pluralism and diversity.
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• the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Example sentence • The government is taking strict measures to counter terrorism .
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• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
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