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DUALISTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dualistic mean?
• DUALISTIC (adjective)
The adjective DUALISTIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism
Familiarity information: DUALISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
dualistic; Manichaean
Context example:
a Manichaean conflict between good and evil
Pertainym:
dualism (the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil)
Derivation:
dualism (the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil)
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