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单词 resistentialism
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Definition of resistentialism in English:

resistentialism

noun ˌrɛzɪˈstɛnʃ(ə)lɪz(ə)mˌrɛzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪz(ə)m
humorous
  • The theory that inanimate objects are hostile to humans; hostility manifested by inanimate objects.

Origin

1940s. Humorous blend of either resist or French résister resist with existentialism, punning also on classical Latin rēs thing, things; compare quot. 1948.

Definition of resistentialism in US English:

resistentialism

noun
humorous
  • The theory that inanimate objects are hostile to humans; hostility manifested by inanimate objects.

Origin

1940s. Humorous blend of either resist or French résister resist with existentialism, punning also on classical Latin rēs thing, things; compare quot. 1948.

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