Pronunciation: /ˈnuːməˌnɑn/
noun In philosophy, a thing as it is in itself, as distinct from a thing as it is known through perception
A1 I don't understand the concept of noumenon.
A2 The teacher explained the idea of noumenon in class.
B1 Philosophers often debate the existence of noumenon.
B2 Kant's theory of noumenon is complex and difficult to grasp.
C1 The nature of noumenon has been a topic of discussion for centuries.
C2 Scholars continue to study the implications of noumenon in metaphysics.
adjective Relating to a thing as it is in itself, independent of any perception or experience
A1 The concept of noumenon is difficult for beginners to understand.
A2 The teacher explained the idea of noumenon in simple terms.
B1 The philosopher discussed the implications of noumenon in his latest book.
B2 The student wrote a thesis on the relationship between noumenon and phenomenon.
C1 The scientist conducted experiments to explore the nature of noumenon.
C2 The professor's lecture on noumenon challenged traditional philosophical beliefs.
formal The concept of noumenon in Kantian philosophy refers to things as they are in themselves, beyond our sensory perception.
informal I don't really understand the whole noumenon thing, it's too abstract for me.
slang Noumenon is like the ultimate reality behind everything, man.
figurative The artist aimed to capture the noumenon of human emotion in her abstract paintings.
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