adiaphoron

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/ˌædiˈæfəɹən/

noun

A matter that is morally neutral.

OriginAncient Greek ἀδιάφορος →
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Meanings

nounadiaphoron (plural adiaphora)

plural adiaphora

  1. An indifferent matter.
    1. human sciencesA matter that is morally neutral.
    2. lifestyleSomething neither forbidden nor commanded by scripture.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἀδιάφορος“indifferent”
  2. Englishadiaphoron

Neuter of Ancient Greek ἀδιάφορος (adiáphoros, “indifferent”).

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Translations

Finnish adiafora
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Indonesian adiafora
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Polish adiafora
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Swedish adiafora
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APA

adiaphoron. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adiaphoron

MLA

“adiaphoron.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adiaphoron. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “adiaphoron,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adiaphoron.

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