PARTIALISM

Etymology

Noun

partialism (countable and uncountable, plural partialisms)

Partiality; specifically in theology the doctrine of the partialists.

(psychiatry) The sexual attraction to specific parts of the body.

Source: Wiktionary


Par"tial*ism, n.

Definition: Partiality; specifically (Theol.), the doctrine of the Partialists.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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