idiographic vs. nomothetic
[id-ee-uh-graf-ik]
/ ˌɪd i əˈgræf ɪk /
adjective
Psychology.
[nom-uh-thet-ik]
/ ˌnɒm əˈθɛt ɪk /
adjective
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giving or establishing laws; legislative.
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founded upon or derived from law.
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Psychology. pertaining to or involving the study or formulation of general or universal laws (idiographic ).
