mentalism
The doctrine that physical reality exists only because of the mind's awarenessThe doctrine that physical reality exists only because of the mind's awareness.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The doctrine that physical reality exists only because of the mind's awareness.
ментали́змmentalízm
(philosophy) a doctrine that mind is the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness
(countable, uncountable)Activities such as mind-reading, especially by performers.
(countable, uncountable)Oppression on the basis of neurological type or perceived intelligence.
Translations
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Forms
plural: mentalisms| Singular | mentalism |
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Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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