Ramism

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noun (1)

Ra·​mism ˈrā-ˌmi-zəm 

: the doctrines of Ramus based on opposition to Aristotelianism and advocacy of a new logic blended with rhetoric

Ramist

ˈrā-mist 

noun or adjective

Ramist

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noun (2)

Ra·​mist ˈrā-mist 

plural -s

: an advocate of Ramism

Ramist

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adjective

Ra·​mist ˈrā-mist 

variants or Ramistic

rə-ˈmi-stik

: of or relating to Petrus Ramus or to Ramism

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Petrus Ramus †1572 French philosopher

Noun (2)

French ramiste, from P. Ramus + French -iste -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1710, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Ramism

• ism
• prism
• schism
• abolitionism
• aldosteronism
• americanism
• anticommunism
• antisemitism
• antiterrorism
• bioterrorism
• colloquialism
• colonialism