ash'arite

Ash·ʿa·rism

[ash-uh-riz-uhm]
noun Islam.
the classical synthesis of Islamic philosophical theology, formulated by al-Ashʿari.

Origin:
< Arabic al-Ashʿar(ī) al-Ashʿari + -ism

Ash·ʿa·rite, noun
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2013.
Cite This Source Link To ash'arite
Explore Dictionary.com
Previous Definition: ash'arism
Next Definition: ash-anti's
Words Near: ash'arite
More from Thesaurus.com
Synonyms and Antonyms for ash'arite
More from Reference.com
Search for articles containing ash'arite
More from Dictionary.com Translator
00:10
Ash'arite is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Dictionary.com Word FAQs

Dictionary.com presents 366 FAQs, incorporating some of the frequently asked questions from the past with newer queries.

Copyright © 2013 Dictionary.com, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Please Login or Sign Up to use the Recent Searches feature
FAVORITES
RECENT