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Sto⋅i⋅cism

  [stoh-uh-siz-uhm]
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–noun
1. a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.
2. (lowercase) conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain.
Origin:
1620–30; Stoic + -ism

Synonyms:
2. See patience.
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sto·i·cism   (stō'ĭ-sĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. Indifference to pleasure or pain; impassiveness.

  2. Stoicism The doctrines or philosophy of the Stoics.

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