derivationism

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noun

The idea that people can only identify what is good by deriving it from human nature; opposed to inclinationism.

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Meanings

nounderivationism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe idea that people can only identify what is good by deriving it from human nature; opposed to inclinationism.

Origin

From derivation + -ism.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

misderivation
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APA

derivationism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derivationism

MLA

“derivationism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derivationism. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “derivationism,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derivationism.

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