sophrosyne

noun

so·​phros·​y·​ne
səˈfräsᵊn(ˌ)ē
plural -s
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: prudence
contrasted with hubris

Word History

Etymology

Greek sōphrosynē, from sōphrōn being of sound mind, prudent, reasonable (from saos, sōs whole, safe, sound + -phrōn; akin to Greek phrēn mind) + -sȳnē, suffix used to form abstract nouns

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“Sophrosyne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sophrosyne. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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