idealism
|i-de-al-ism|
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/aɪˈdiːəˌlɪzəm/
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/aɪˈdɪəˌlɪzəm/
pursuit of ideals
Etymology
'idealism' originates from the French word 'idéalisme', which is derived from the Latin word 'idea', meaning 'form' or 'pattern'.
'idéalisme' transformed into the English word 'idealism' during the 18th century.
Initially, it meant 'the pursuit of ideals', but over time it evolved to include philosophical meanings related to the nature of reality.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically.
Her idealism often clashed with the harsh realities of life.
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Noun 2
a philosophical theory which maintains that the ultimate nature of reality is based on the mind or ideas.
In philosophy, idealism suggests that reality is mentally constructed.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45