doxastic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to beliefs or opinions.

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Pronunciation

1. /dɒkˈsæstɪk/
   
   
   
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Variants

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digastric

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Etymology

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From Greek doxazō, doxós 'judge, think, opine, believe'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'doxastic' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. In ancient Greece, doxology referred to a formal expression of praise or acknowledgement, often used in religious contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. epistemology: The branch of philosophy dealing with knowledge and belief.

2. belief: An acceptance that a statement or proposition is true.

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Culture

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In philosophy, doxastic refers to beliefs or opinions held by individuals. In epistemology, doxastic states are mental states representing an individual's belief in the truth of a proposition.

How to Memorize "doxastic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the Greek origin of the word: 'doxazō, doxós' meaning 'judge, think, opine, believe'. Imagine a judge or someone thinking and believing in something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'doxology', which comes from the same root and means 'praise of God'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DOXA' to remember the meaning: D for 'doxa' (opinion) and O, X, and A for 'opine', 'xenios' (guest or stranger, referring to the Greek origin), and 'accept'.

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