sensationalism
16 points
English
14 letters
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Definitions
noun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/sɛnsˈeɪʃʌnʌlˌɪzʌm/ · 6 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural sensationalisms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
mechanismterrorismcriticismcommunismjournalismcapitalismorganismracismsocialismoptimismtourismaneurysmexorcismfascismpatriotismheroism
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