单词 | unfoundedness |
释义 | > as lemmasunˈfoundedness unˈfoundedness n. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > causation > chance or causelessness > [noun] > having no foundation or basis unfoundedness1808 foundationlessness1895 1808 R. Alsop tr. G. I. Molina Geogr., Nat. & Civil Hist. Chili I. iii. 114 The leaves of this shrub were formerly considered by the husbandmen as poisonous to cattle, but modern experiments have proved the unfoundedness of this opinion. 1951 A. Koestler Age of Longing 194 The unfoundedness of the public's apprehensions was once more demonstrated beyond doubt. 1982 N.Y. Times 19 Aug. a7/6 The Moscow radio said, ‘The absurdity and unfoundedness of this claim are obvious.’ < as lemmas |
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