tabula rasa
ta·bu·la ra·sa
noun \ˌta-byə-lə-ˈrä-zə, -sə\ plural ta·bu·lae ra·sae \-ˌlī-ˈrä-ˌzī, -ˌsī\
Definition of TABULA RASA
1
: the mind in its hypothetical primary blank or empty state before receiving outside impressions
2
: something existing in its original pristine state
Origin of TABULA RASA
Latin, smoothed or erased tablet
First Known Use: 1535
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