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philosophical doctrine

noun

Simple meaning

A doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy.

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fɪləˈsɑfɪkəlˈdɑktɹən

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Definition

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noun

  1. A doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy

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How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: A doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy

Used this way, philosophical doctrine is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in academic writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Academic writing

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