ax·i·ol·o·gy

[ak-see-ol-uh-jee]
noun
the branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion.

Origin:
1905–10; < French axiologie < Greek axí(a) worth, value + -ologie; see -o-, -logy

ax·i·o·log·i·cal [ak-see-uh-loj-i-kuhl] , adjective
ax·i·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
ax·i·ol·o·gist, noun
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axiology (ˌæksɪˈɒlədʒɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
philosophy the theory of values, moral or aesthetic
 
[C20: from Greek axios worthy]
 
axiological
 
adj
 
axio'logically
 
adv
 
axi'ologist
 
n

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Axiology is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example sentences
We propose the systematic study of this problem in the different sciences, in axiology and in ontology.
In which, axiology order is necessary to build the foundation.
Axiology is concerned with what values drive a theorist to develop a theory.
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