positivist

Meanings

Plural: positivists

Noun

someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes
A believer in positivism.

Adjective

of or relating to positivism
- "positivist thinkers"
- "positivist doctrine"

Adj

Related to positivism, positivistic.

Origin / Etymology

Perhaps borrowed from French positiviste. Equivalent to positive + -ist, after positivism.

Synonyms

Comtist, positive, positivistic, rationalist

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 17

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