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apodictic Definition

apo·dic·tic (ap′ə diktik)

adjective

that can clearly be shown or proved; absolutely certain or necessarily true

Etymology: L apodicticus < Gr apodeiktikos, proving clearly < apodeiknynai, to show by argument < apo-, from + deiknynai, to show

apodictic Related Forms
ap′o·dic·ti·cally adverb
apodictic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • law: Here, apodictic law states a direct, categorical command in the 2nd person, implying that each person is responsible.

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