nous
4 points
English
4 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #26,351
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/nˈuːs/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural nouses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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