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apophatism

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A theory of approaching knowledge of God through negative rather than positive assertions.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Portuguêsapófaseapofatismo
1 more languages
Ελληνικάαποφατισμός

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

apophenia Apophis apophlegmatic apophlegmatism apophonic apophony

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