axiology
[ ak-see-ol-uh-jee ]
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noun
the branch of philosophy dealing with values, such as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion.
Origin of axiology
1Other words from axiology
- ax·i·o·log·i·cal [ak-see-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌæk si əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- ax·i·ol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for axiology
axiology
/ (ˌæksɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
philosophy the theory of values, moral or aesthetic
Origin of axiology
1C20: from Greek axios worthy
Derived forms of axiology
- axiological (ˌæksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- axiologically, adverb
- axiologist, noun
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