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dualistic


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or involving two things that are opposed or interdependent; having or exhibiting two aspects or components that are contrasting or complementary.


Rhymes
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muse , news , cruise , abuse
Variants
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dualism , dualisms , dualist , dualistic , dualistically , dualists
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'dualis' meaning 'belonging to two'.


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  1. The term 'dualistic' was first used in philosophy by the ancient Greeks.

  2. Dualistic thinking is a common cognitive bias that can lead to oversimplification and misunderstanding of complex issues.


Related Concepts
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  1. monism: The belief that reality is fundamentally composed of a single substance or essence.

  2. Cartesian dualism: The philosophical belief that the mind and body are distinct and separate entities.


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In philosophy, dualism is the belief that reality is fundamentally composed of two distinct kinds of substance or essence: mind and matter. In literature, dualistic characters often have contrasting personalities or motivations. In art, dualism can be represented through the use of contrasting colors or symbols.

How to Memorize "dualistic"

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    - Visualize a scale with two sides representing the contrasting aspects of a dualistic concept, such as good and evil.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dualistic' with the concept of opposites or contrasting pairs.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Dual Is What' to remember the definition of dualistic.


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