Philosophical Vocabulary

noun the quality of being without moral principles; the absence of morality

• The philosopher argued that amorality is the absence of moral principles in decision-making.
• Some people believe amorality is just not caring about right or wrong.
• Don't be so amoral, dude. Show some ethics.
• In the world of finance, amorality can lead to risky and unethical behavior.

verb to be united or connected in a logical or consistent way

• The arguments presented in the research paper cohere with the findings of previous studies.
• I don't think her story really coheres with the evidence we have.
• Their excuses just don't cohere with the facts of the situation.
• The different elements of the painting cohere to create a beautiful and harmonious composition.

noun The state of being aware of and able to think about something

adjective Conscious or aware of something

• The study aimed to explore the relationship between brain activity and consciousness.
• I couldn't fall asleep because my consciousness was too active.
• I had such a wild night that my consciousness was all over the place.
• His consciousness expanded as he delved deeper into the philosophical text.

verb to think deeply or carefully about something

• After much contemplation, he decided to accept the job offer.
• I've been contemplating whether to go on vacation or not.
• I've been contemplating ghosting him, he's been acting strange.
• As she sat by the lake, she contemplated the meaning of life.

noun the act of being condemned to eternal punishment in hell

• The preacher warned of the consequences of damnation for those who did not repent.
• I heard that guy got sent straight to damnation for cheating on his wife.
• She's gonna be in some deep damnation if she doesn't start taking her job seriously.
• The artist believed that his controversial painting would lead to his damnation in the eyes of the art world.

verb to treat or worship (someone or something) as a god

• In some cultures, it is common to deify historical figures and treat them as gods.
• Some people deify celebrities and think they can do no wrong.
• I can't believe how much some fans deify their favorite musicians.
• The artist's work was so revered that some critics began to deify him as a genius.

noun the state of being morally corrupt or degenerate

• The study aimed to investigate the effects of sensory deprivation on cognitive function.
• Being stuck in this room with no phone is pure depravation.
• I can't handle this depravation of good food anymore, I need to go out to eat.
• The depravation of love in her life left her feeling empty and lost.

verb to intend (someone or something) for a particular purpose or fate

• It is believed that some people are destine for greatness from a young age.
• I feel like we were destine to meet each other at this party.
• I heard they were destine to be together, like a match made in heaven.
• The path you choose today may destine your future success.

noun a denial or contradiction of a statement or fact

• The disaffirmation of the contract was based on a breach of terms.
• He made a disaffirmation of his earlier statement during the meeting.
• She dropped a disaffirmation bombshell on her ex-boyfriend.
• The disaffirmation of their friendship left a void in her heart.

noun the act of not believing or rejecting belief

verb to reject or refuse to believe

• Many people disbelieve the scientific evidence presented to them.
• I can't believe you actually disbelieve what he said!
• Some people just straight up disbelieve anything that goes against their beliefs.
• Her eyes widened in disbelieve as she saw the surprise party waiting for her.

noun a person who is engaged in a dispute or argument

• The disputant presented their arguments eloquently during the court hearing.
• The disputant wouldn't stop arguing with the other party.
• The disputant was really getting into it with the other person.
• The disputant's words were like swords in the heated debate.

adjective disputatious - inclined to dispute or argue; fond of or causing heated arguments

• The disputatious nature of the debate made it difficult to reach a consensus.
• She's always so disputatious, always arguing about everything.
• I can't stand being around him, he's so damn disputatious all the time.
• The stormy weather matched the disputatious mood of the group.

noun a divine being; a god or goddess

adjective of, from, or like a god or goddess; divine

• The concept of divinity has been explored in various religious texts.
• She believes in the divinity of nature and finds peace in the outdoors.
• That movie was so good, it was like divinity on screen!
• Her voice had a divinity to it that captivated everyone in the room.

adverb doubtlessly is an adverb that means without any doubt or uncertainty

• His expertise in the field is doubtlessly unmatched.
• She is doubtlessly the best singer in our group.
• That movie is doubtlessly going to be a hit.
• The beauty of nature is doubtlessly awe-inspiring.

adverb used before the first of two or more alternatives that are being specified

conjunction used before the first of two or more alternatives that are being specified

• You can either choose to accept the terms and conditions or decline them.
• You can have either pizza or pasta for dinner, it's up to you.
• I don't really like either of those options, can we think of something else?
• She was torn between either pursuing her dreams or staying in her comfort zone.

adjective showing great knowledge or learning

• The erudite professor lectured on ancient Greek philosophy.
• She's so erudite, always spouting off random facts.
• That dude is seriously erudite, he knows everything about music.
• Her erudite mind was a treasure trove of knowledge.

verb to express strong disapproval or disagreement; to argue or reason with someone in order to dissuade or correct them

• The lawyer began to expostulate with the judge about the unfair ruling.
• She always expostulates with her parents when she doesn't get her way.
• I heard him expostulate with his boss after being passed over for a promotion.
• The artist used his painting to expostulate against social injustice.

adjective not able to be felt by touch; intangible

• The impalpable mist hung over the valley, creating an eerie atmosphere.
• I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but there was something impalpable about the situation.
• There was this impalpable vibe in the air that made me feel uneasy.
• The love between them was so strong, it was almost impalpable to outsiders.

noun an incomplete or rudimentary form

adjective just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary

• The project is still in an inchoate stage, with many details yet to be finalized.
• The plan is kind of inchoate at the moment, we still need to figure out a lot of things.
• The whole thing is a bit half-baked right now, it's inchoate to say the least.
• Her ideas were like inchoate seeds waiting to bloom into something magnificent.

noun a person or thing of little or no importance

adjective not important or significant

• The minor details are inconsequential in the grand scheme of things.
• Don't worry about it, it's inconsequential.
• Who cares about that, it's totally inconsequential.
• His words were like inconsequential whispers in the wind.

adjective not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; blameless

• The defendant was found to be inculpable of the crime due to lack of evidence.
• She was completely inculpable in the whole situation, but still got blamed.
• He's totally inculpable for what went down, it's not fair to point fingers at him.
• Her innocence shone through like a beacon, leaving no doubt of her inculpable nature.

adjective not exactly known, determined, or established

• The results of the experiment were deemed indeterminate due to conflicting data.
• I'm not sure about the answer, it's kind of indeterminate.
• The whole situation is so up in the air, it's totally indeterminate.
• Her emotions were in an indeterminate state, fluctuating between joy and sadness.

adjective impossible to avoid or resist

• The ineluctable truth is that climate change is a pressing issue that must be addressed.
• I tried to avoid it, but the ineluctable fact is that I have to study for my exams.
• No matter how much I try to dodge it, the ineluctable reality is that I have to go to work tomorrow.
• The ineluctable pull of the ocean always draws me back to the shore.

noun the idea that is represented by a word, concept, or action

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• The meaning of this passage can be interpreted in various ways.
• I'm not sure what you mean by that.
• What's the meaning behind all this drama?
• The painting's true meaning is open to personal interpretation.

noun A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

• The misanthrope avoided social gatherings and preferred solitude.
• Don't invite John to the party, he's a total misanthrope.
• That guy is such a misanthrope, he never wants to hang out with anyone.
• Her misanthrope nature was like a shield protecting her from getting hurt by others.

noun a person who believes in the existence of only one God

adjective relating to or characteristic of monotheism

• The monotheist belief system asserts the existence of only one God.
• My friend is a monotheist and only believes in one God.
• Monotheists are all about that one God life.
• In a world full of gods and goddesses, she stood out as a monotheist.

noun a period of reflection or thought

adjective reflecting deep or serious thought

• She sat quietly in the library, lost in deep musing over the philosophical text.
• While sipping her coffee, she began musing about what to do over the weekend.
• I was just musing about how crazy last night was, dude.
• As the sun set, she found herself musing on the passage of time and the fleeting nature of life.

adjective farthest from the center or middle

adverb to the greatest or furthest extent

• It is important to always strive for your outmost potential in any endeavor.
• Make sure you give it your outmost effort when working on this project.
• I'm gonna give it my outmost to win this competition.
• Her outmost kindness towards others is truly inspiring.

noun the human soul, mind, or spirit

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• The study of the human psyche is a complex and fascinating field of research.
• I think your psyche is really affected by the stress at work.
• Her psyche was totally messed up after the breakup.
• The haunted house was designed to play tricks on visitors' psyches.

adverb used to emphasize that something is done to a high degree or in a way that is not mixed with anything else

• The decision was based purely on the evidence presented in court.
• I purely went to the party for the free food.
• She's purely in it for the clout.
• His love for her was purely platonic.

noun the outward appearance or apparent form of something

adjective giving the impression of; appearing to be

• The seeming lack of progress in the project is concerning to the stakeholders.
• Her seeming indifference towards the situation made her friends worried.
• I don't trust his seeming sincerity, it feels fake.
• The storm clouds gathered, their seeming anger mirroring my own emotions.

noun the meaning or significance of something

adjective having meaning or significance

• The signification of the symbol in the novel was open to interpretation.
• I'm not sure about the signification of that gesture, can you explain?
• I don't get the signification behind his actions, it's all a mystery to me.
• The signification of her smile spoke volumes about her true feelings.

noun A type of drug or medication that affects the body's perception of pain and is often used for pain relief or relaxation

• Soma is a type of medication used to relieve muscle pain.
• I take soma for my back pain.
• I need some soma to help me relax after a long day.
• The soma of his presence always brought a sense of calm to the room.

adjective relating to or characteristic of spiritualism or spiritualists

• The spiritualistic beliefs of the community were deeply rooted in ancient traditions.
• She's really into all that spiritualistic stuff, like crystals and energy healing.
• Some people think spiritualistic practices are just a bunch of woo-woo nonsense.
• His artwork had a spiritualistic quality that seemed to transcend the physical world.

verb to argue or worry about very small or unimportant details

• In legal matters, it is important not to split hairs when interpreting the law.
• Stop splitting hairs and just tell me what you really think.
• Don't split hairs over the small details, just get the job done.
• She always likes to split hairs and find faults in everything.

noun a person or thing from the planet Earth

adjective of or relating to the planet Earth

• The scientist studied the behavior of tellurian organisms in their natural habitat.
• I heard that tellurian creatures are really interesting to observe.
• Have you ever seen a tellurian critter up close?
• The artist's painting depicted a surreal world populated by strange tellurian beings.

adjective relating to or involving tropes or figures of speech; figurative or metaphorical

• The study of tropological language in literature is known as tropology.
• I find it fascinating how authors use tropological techniques to convey deeper meanings in their writing.
• I never realized how tropological devices could make a story more interesting until I started studying literature.
• Her use of tropological language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case, it means not surprised or amazed

• Despite the unexpected turn of events, he remained unastonished and composed.
• She was unastonished by his outrageous behavior, having seen it all before.
• I was totally unastonished when she told me the gossip about him.
• His poker face left her unastonished, unable to read his true emotions.

adjective not compelled or forced; voluntary

• The witness was uncompelled to testify in court.
• I feel uncompelled to attend the meeting tomorrow.
• I'm totally uncompelled to do my homework tonight.
• His love for her was so strong that he felt uncompelled to look elsewhere.

adverb in a way that shows deliberate intent or knowledge

• The defendant wittingly committed perjury during the court proceedings.
• She wittingly ignored the warning signs and ended up getting lost in the forest.
• I can't believe he wittingly walked into that trap set by his ex-girlfriend.
• By wittingly accepting the challenge, she proved her determination to succeed against all odds.

noun a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• In times of crisis, needs must be prioritized over wants.
• When you're in a hurry, needs must come first.
• When you're broke, needs must be met before you can splurge.
• To achieve success, sometimes needs must be sacrificed for greater goals.

noun a place for study or learning; a library or study room

• The scholars gathered in the phrontistery to discuss the latest philosophical theories.
• Let's meet at the phrontistery to study together for the exam.
• I heard there's a cool phrontistery downtown where you can hang out and read books.
• Her mind was like a phrontistery, filled with knowledge and wisdom.

adverb to such an extent or degree; so

preposition to the extent that

• The evidence presented was compelling insomuch that the jury had no choice but to convict the defendant.
• I was so tired last night, insomuch that I fell asleep on the couch before dinner.
• I can't believe how good that movie was, insomuch that I want to see it again.
• Her passion for music was evident insomuch that it flowed through her every word and action.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective describing a noun or pronoun, expressing a quality or attribute

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• As the research continued, the results became curiouser and curiouser.
• I kept digging into the mystery and things just got curiouser and curiouser.
• I swear, this whole situation is getting weirder and curiouser by the minute.
• The more she delved into the story, the more it twisted and turned, getting curiouser and curiouser.

verb to transfer the ownership of something, especially property or rights, to another person

• The property owner decided to abalienate his land to a developer.
• She had to abalienate her car after it broke down for the third time.
• I heard he's planning to abalienate his old gaming console to make some extra cash.
• Sometimes we have to abalienate our fears in order to move forward in life.

verb Absolving is a verb that means to declare someone free from guilt, responsibility, or blame.

• The judge's ruling was aimed at absolving the defendant of all charges.
• She was absolving herself of any responsibility for the mistake.
• I'm not absolving him for what he did, but I understand where he's coming from.
• Forgiveness is a powerful act of absolving oneself from the burden of resentment.