Pronunciation: /ˌædiˈæfərɒn/
noun a Greek term meaning 'indifferent things' in philosophy, referring to things that are neither good nor bad
A1 I learned a new word in English class today - adiaphoron.
A2 The concept of adiaphoron in philosophy can be difficult to understand at first.
B1 The teacher explained the meaning of adiaphoron and its relevance in ethics.
B2 In theological discussions, adiaphoron refers to actions that are neither commanded nor forbidden by religious doctrine.
C1 Scholars debate the implications of adiaphoron in various philosophical and theological contexts.
C2 The nuanced interpretation of adiaphoron in different philosophical schools highlights the complexity of ethical decision-making.
adjective pertaining to things that are neither good nor bad
A1 The adiaphoron nature of the color of the walls made it easy to choose a paint color.
A2 The adiaphoron quality of the font used in the document did not affect its readability.
B1 The adiaphoron size of the logo allowed for flexibility in its placement on different marketing materials.
B2 The adiaphoron shape of the table made it suitable for various room configurations.
C1 The adiaphoron texture of the fabric made it ideal for both casual and formal wear.
C2 The adiaphoron design of the building allowed for multiple uses of the space without major renovations.
formal The concept of adiaphoron refers to actions or beliefs that are morally neutral.
informal Some people consider certain behaviors to be adiaphoron, meaning they are neither good nor bad.
slang Who cares about adiaphoron stuff? It doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things.
figurative In the debate, his argument was like an adiaphoron, neither adding nor detracting from the overall discussion.
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