scotistic

Sco·tism

[skoh-tiz-uhm]
noun Philosophy.
the set of doctrines of Duns Scotus.

Origin:
1635–45; (Duns) Scot(us) + -ism

Sco·tist, noun
Sco·tis·tic, Sco·tis·ti·cal, adjective
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Scotism (ˈskəʊtɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
See haecceity the doctrines of John Duns Scotus, esp those holding that philosophy and theology are independent
 
'Scotist
 
n, —adj
 
Sco'tistic
 
adj

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Scotism (ˈskəʊtɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
See haecceity the doctrines of John Duns Scotus, esp those holding that philosophy and theology are independent
 
'Scotist
 
n, —adj
 
Sco'tistic
 
adj

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