ideatum
(in epistemology) the object of knowledge as known by the mind.: Compare datum (def. 3).
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How to use ideatum in a sentence
It is a specification that emerges, correspondently, in both datum and ideatum.
Essays in Experimental Logic | John DeweyIt is a specification that emerges, correspondently, in both datum and ideatum, as affairs of the direction of logical movement.
Studies in Logical Theory | John DeweyThe unquestioned element is the datum; the uncertain element, the ideatum.
John Dewey's logical theory | Delton Thomas HowardDatum and ideatum come first, psychical and physical next in order.
John Dewey's logical theory | Delton Thomas Howard
British Dictionary definitions for ideatum
/ (ˌaɪdɪˈeɪtəm) /
philosophy the objective reality with which human ideas are supposed to correspond
Origin of ideatum
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