Positivism
/ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters
Definition of Positivism
noun
- A doctrine that states that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method, refusing every form of metaphysics.
- A school of thought in jurisprudence in which the law is seen as separated from moral values; i.e. the law is posited by lawmakers (humans); legal positivism.
Anagrams of Positivism
No exact anagrams found for "positivism". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Letter Values
p3
o1
s1
i1
t1
i1
v4
i1
s1
m3
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Positivism
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Positivism"
Positivism is a 10-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Positivism" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "positivism" is a high-scoring word.