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单词 agathism
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Definition of agathism in English:

agathism

noun ˈaɡəθɪz(ə)m
Philosophy rare
  • The doctrine that all things ultimately tend towards good, although the means by which this comes about may be evil, unpleasant, unfortunate, etc.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Review. From ancient Greek ἀγαθός good, of uncertain origin + -ism, after agathist.

Definition of agathism in US English:

agathism

nounˈaɡəθɪz(ə)m
Philosophy rare
  • The doctrine that all things ultimately tend towards good, although the means by which this comes about may be evil, unpleasant, unfortunate, etc.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Review. From ancient Greek ἀγαθός good, of uncertain origin + -ism, after agathist.

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