materialism
|ma-te-ri-al-ism|
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/məˈtɪriəlɪzəm/
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/məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/
value of material
Etymology
'materialism' originates from the Latin word 'materialis,' where 'materia' meant 'matter or substance.'
'materialis' transformed into the French word 'matérialisme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'materialism.'
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to matter,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'valuing material possessions over spiritual values.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.
His materialism was evident in his lavish lifestyle.
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Noun 2
the doctrine that nothing exists except matter and its movements and modifications.
Materialism argues that consciousness is a result of material interactions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35