| 单词 | epicureanism |
| 释义 | Epicureanism in American English (ˌɛpɪˈkjʊriənˌɪzəm) noun 1. the philosophy of Epicurus or his school 2. adherence to or practice of this philosophy 3. [e-] epicurism Epicureanism in American English (ˌepɪkjuˈriəˌnɪzəm, -ˈkjuri-) noun Also: Epicurism1. the philosophical system or doctrine of Epicurus, holding that the external world is a series of fortuitous combinations of atoms and that the highest good is pleasure, interpreted as freedom from disturbance or pain 2. (lc) epicurean indulgence or habits Word origin [1745–55; epicurean + -ism]This word is first recorded in the period 1745–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: debut, personification, recapture, symmetrical, umbilical cord-ism is a suffix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it was used to form action nounsfrom verbs (baptism). On this model, -ism is used as a productive suffix in the formation of nouns denoting action or practice,state or condition, principles, doctrines, a usage or characteristic, devotion oradherence, etc. (criticism; barbarism; Darwinism; despotism; plagiarism; realism; witticism; intellectualism)Word lists with Philosophical schools and doctrines |
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