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sciosophy
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sahy-
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-fee
]
sci·os·o·phy
/
saɪˈɒs
əˌfi
/
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[
sahy-
os
-
uh
-fee
]
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noun,
plural
sci·os·o·phies.
supposed knowledge of natural or supernatural phenomena or forces, usually based on tradition, as astrology or phrenology.
Origin:
<
Greek
skio-
(combining form of
skiá
shadow) +
-sophy
Related forms
sci·os·o·phist,
noun
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