How to Pronounce Nominalism

To pronounce "nominalism", say NOM-in-al-ism — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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NOM-in-al-ism

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"nominalism" has 4 syllables: nom-in-al-ism.

What does nominalism mean?

noun

  1. A doctrine that universals do not have an existence except as names for classes of concrete objects.

Antonyms

realism

Related words

realismnomotheticsnoumenologynomenclaturismontologynomologyantimetaphysicalismnaturalism

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How many syllables are in "nominalism"?▾

"Nominalism" has 4 syllables: nom · in · al · ism.

What does "nominalism" mean?▾

Nominalism: A doctrine that universals do not have an existence except as names for classes of concrete objects.

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