dereism

[dee-ree-iz-uhm, dey-rey-]

de·re·ism

[dee-ree-iz-uhm, dey-rey-]
noun Psychology.

Origin:
< Latin dē rē, literally, away from the matter + -ism

de·re·is·tic, adjective
de·re·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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Dereism is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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dereism de·re·ism (dē-rē'ĭz'əm, dē'rē-)
n.
Mental activity that is absorbed in fantasy, lacking any connection to the external world or reality.


de're·is'tic adj.

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