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nous (no̵̅o̅s, no̵us)

noun

Philos. mind, reason, or intellect, specif. as a metaphysical principle

Etymology: Gr nous, noos

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nous Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Does Eriksson have the tactical nous to fashion a winning team?

Adjective modifier

  • tactical: Does Eriksson have the tactical nous to fashion a winning team?

Modifies a noun

  • avons: First broadcast: 27th Jan 1997 5. The Disappearing Act " Apparently we've lost a child: nous avons perdu un enfant!

Noun used with modifier

  • pop: The combination of the bass lines with the techno and pop nous, works very well indeed.
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