dualism
noun
du·al·ism
| \ ˈdü-ə-ˌli-zəm
also ˈdyü-\
also ˈdyü-\
Definition of dualism
1
: a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes
2
: the quality or state of being dual or of having a dual nature
3a
: a doctrine that the universe is under the dominion of two opposing principles one of which is good and the other evil
b
: a view of human beings as constituted of two irreducible elements (such as matter and spirit)
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Other Words from dualism
dualist
\ ˈdü-ə-list
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noun
, ˈdyü- \
noun
dualistic
\ ˌdü-ə-ˈli-stik
, ˌdyü- \
adjective
, ˌdyü- \
adjective
dualistically
\ ˌdü-ə-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē
, ˌdyü- \
adverb
, ˌdyü- \
adverb
Examples of dualism in a Sentence
the dualism of human nature
the dualism of good and evil
Recent Examples on the Web
At the heart of this dualism was the contrast of light and substance, a theme that has fascinated not only scientists but artists and mystics for many centuries. — Quanta Magazine, "Inside the Knotty World of ‘Anyon’ Particles," 28 Feb. 2017 The next morning, however, Shainberg briefly achieved transcendence from the questions that usually plagued him—questions to do with desire, and mind-body dualism, and why his brain wouldn’t shut up. — Christopher Tayler, Harper's magazine, "New Books," 24 June 2019 Prior to the emergence of quantum mechanics, fundamental physics was marked by a peculiar dualism. — Quanta Magazine, "Inside the Knotty World of ‘Anyon’ Particles," 28 Feb. 2017 Slow is not the opposite of fast—there is no dualism—but a different approach in which designers, buyers, retailers, and consumers are more aware of the impacts of products on workers, communities, and ecosystems. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "4 Ways the CFDA’s New Sustainability Report Will Change Your Fashion Week Conversations," 16 Jan. 2019 Unfortunately, the book’s own divisions between body versus brain, and nature versus nurture, reinforce the very dualisms that Jasanoff indicts. — Lisa Feldman Barrett, New York Times, "How Elastic Is Your Brain?," 25 June 2018 The exhibition’s lineup includes Theo Chin, Anneli Goeller, Jillian Musielak and Amanda VanValkenburg; each arrive in the space with practices already textured with dualism. — Kt Hawbaker, chicagotribune.com, "Crossing the Paseo and the globe in one historic exhibition; New A/V gallery plugs into a two-part show," 13 Dec. 2017 The philosophy teaches non-dualism, the idea that there are no substantial differences between individual elements of the physical and spiritual worlds. — National Geographic, "Beyond Yoga: Explore Life Inside a Hindu Spiritual Center," 8 July 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dualism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dualism
noun
English Language Learners Definition of dualism
philosophy
: the idea or belief that everything has two opposite parts or principles
formal
: the quality or state of having two different or opposite parts or elements
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dualism
noun
du·al·ism
| \ ˈd(y)ü-ə-ˌliz-əm
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Medical Definition of dualism
1
: a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes (as mind and matter)
2
: a theory in hematology holding that the blood cells arise from two kinds of stem cells one of which yields lymphatic elements and the other myeloid elements
Other Words from dualism
dualist
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noun
dualistic
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