HUMANISTIC

humanist, human-centred, human-centered, humanistic, humanitarian

(adjective) marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare; “a humane physician”; “released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons”; “respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species”

humanist, humanistic, humane

(adjective) pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; “humanistic studies”; “a humane education”

humanistic, humanist

(adjective) of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism; “the humanistic revival of learning”

humanist, humanistic

(adjective) of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man’s capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion; “the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution”- Wendell Thomas

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

humanistic

Of or pertaining to humanism.

Source: Wiktionary


Hu`man*is"tic, a.

1. Of or pertaining to humanity; as, humanistic devotion. Caird.

2. Pertaining to polite kiterature. M. Arnold.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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19 May 2025

CHEMICAL

(adjective) of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes; “chemical fertilizer”


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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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