Logo
dictionary thesaurus

Ockhamism

noun
Ock·​ham·​ism
variants: or Occamism \ ˈäkəˌmizəm \
plural -s

Definition of Ockhamism

: the philosophy developed by Ockham and consisting essentially of a revival of nominalism

History and Etymology for Ockhamism

William of Ockham (or Occam) †1349? English scholastic philosopher + English -ism

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

restive

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!