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Meaning and definition for "sophist" word
[noun] someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
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\Soph"ist\, n. [F. sophiste, L. sophistes, fr. Gr. ?. See {Sophism}.] 1. One of a class of men who taught eloquence, philosophy, and politics in ancient Greece; especially, one of those who, by their fallacious but plausible reasoning, puzzled inquirers after truth, weakened the faith of the people, and drew upon themselves general hatred and contempt. Many of the Sophists doubdtless card not for truth or morality, and merely professed to teach how to make the worse appear the better reason; but there scems no reason to hold that they were a special class, teaching special opinions; even Socrates and Plato were sometimes styled Sophists. --Liddell & Scott. 2. Hence, an impostor in argument; a captious or fallacious reasoner.
Synonyms for sophist
casuist
See also: ratiocinator | reasoner |
The fun area, different aproach to word »sophist«
Let's analyse "sophist" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TSIHPOS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology
Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
sophist: 6 + 9 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters:
sophist: 1 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 2 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.
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 Tarot cards
| Letter |
Num. |
Tarot c. |
Intensity |
Meaning |
| H (1) |
8 |
Strength |
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Couragous, Faithful, Caring |
| I (1) |
9 |
Hermit |
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Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent |
| O (1) |
15 |
Devil |
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Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter |
| P (1) |
16 |
Tower |
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Craftsman, Laborer, Builder |
| S (2) |
19 |
Sun |
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Colorful, Bright, Perceptive |
| T (1) |
20 |
Judgement |
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Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful |
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