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单词 solution of a phenomenon
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solution of a phenomenon
to save (also †salve) the phenomena [translating Byzantine Greek σῴζειν τὰ ϕαινόμενα (e.g. in Proclus Hypotyposis astronomicarum positionum 5. 10)] : to reconcile the observed or admitted facts with a theory or doctrine with which they appear to disagree (frequently somewhat derogatory). to solve a phenomenon: to explain or account for an observed fact (hence solution of a phenomenon).
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the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > branch of knowledge > systematic knowledge, science > [noun] > explanation
solution of a phenomenon1625
physiologizing1669
the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > branch of knowledge > systematic knowledge, science > make scientific [verb (transitive)] > explain scientifically
expound1375
solve1621
salve1625
to solve a phenomenon1625
to save the appearances1667
physiologize1678
the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > adaptation or adjustment > adapt or adjust [verb (transitive)] > cause to correspond or agree > specific observations, theories, etc.
reconcile1579
to save (also salve) the phenomena1625
to save the phenomena1625
correct1774
the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > branch of knowledge > systematic knowledge, science > make scientific [verb (transitive)] > explain scientifically > reconcile
to save (also salve) the phenomena1625
to save the phenomena1625
1625 F. Bacon Ess. (new ed.) 97 Like Astronomers, which did faigne Eccentricks and Epicycles, and such Engines of Orbs, to save the Phenomena; though they knew, there were no such Things.
1644 J. Milton Doctr. Divorce (ed. 2) 7 To save the Phænomenon of our Saviours answer to the Pharises.
1646 Sir T. Browne Pseudodoxia Epidemica ii. ii Conceits of eminent use to salve magneticall Phenomena's. View more context for this quotation
1662 E. Stillingfleet Origines Sacræ iii. i. §9 To solve the Phænomena of nature.
1681 H. Neville Plato Redivivus 214 The Phenomena of Government cannot be salved.
1691 T. Hale Acct. New Inventions p. xxix Inventers, whose discoveries have only salved the Phœnomena.
1704 J. Swift Tale of Tub ix. 164 An original Solution of this Phœnomenon.
1748 D. Hume Ess. & Treat. (1777) II. 134 The solution of their phænomenon is obvious.
a1856 W. Hamilton in F. Bowen Metaphysics of Sir W. Hamilton (1872) xxviii. 546 Unless a special..principle be assumed, there is no competent mode to save the phenomena.
1925 Rev. Eng. Stud. 1 226 The history of the grammar is..a consistent refusal on the part of grammarians to recognise what has already happened, and a determined effort to ‘save the phenomena’ by ingenious and unreal explanations.
1969 Isis 60 77 Kepler's planetary theory was essentially a physical theory and not merely a mathematical hypothesis to save the phenomena.
1997 Outdoor Life (Nexis) Apr. s6 Night-bass specialists can tell you that these..fish will have no trouble seeing lures or prey..even when there's no moon. Until biologists solve this phenomenon [etc.].
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