axiology

[ak-see-ol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the branch of philosophy dealing with values, such as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion.

axiology

/ ˌæksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌæksɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. philosophy the theory of values, moral or aesthetic

Other Word Forms

• axiological adjective
• axiologist noun
• axiologically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of axiology¹

First recorded in 1905–10; from French axiologie, from Greek axí(a) “worth, value” + French -ologie; -o- ( def. ), -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of axiology¹

C20: from Greek axios worthy

Example Sentences

Axiology: There’s plenty of holiday spirit in the vegan and organic lipsticks from Axiology.

From Los Angeles Times