cosmodicy
A justification of the fundamental goodness of the universe, especially in regard to…A justification of the fundamental goodness of the universe, especially in regard to the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of the universe.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A justification of the fundamental goodness of the universe, especially in regard to the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of the universe.
Kosmodizee
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From the Ancient Greek κόσμος (kósmos, “world, universe”) + δίκη (díkē, “justice”); influeFrom the Ancient Greek κόσμος (kósmos, “world, universe”) + δίκη (díkē, “justice”); influenced by theodicy.
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Forms
plural: cosmodicies| Singular | cosmodicy |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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