nominalist
(noun) a philosopher who has adopted the doctrine of nominalism
Source: WordNet® 3.1
nominalist (plural nominalists)
An adherent of any of the various kinds of nominalism.
Source: Wiktionary
Nom"i*nal*ist, n. (Metaph.)
Definition: One of a sect of philosophers in the Middle Ages, who adopted the opinion of Roscelin, that general conceptions, or universals, exist in name only. Reid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 June 2025
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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