Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

manichaism

/mænɪˈkeɪ.ɪzəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: manichaism
IPA: /mænɪˈkeɪ.ɪzəm/

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Alternative spelling of Manichaeism

Example Sentences

"They therefore branded the Waldenſes with the name of Manichaiſm […]"
"It has been alleged, that Augustine was influenced in his views of human nature by Manichaism. But those who have made this charge must have been ignorant either of the doctrine of Manichaism, or of the doctrine of Scripture, regarding the depravity of human nature."
"[…] these words are thought by some to savour of Manichaism; […]"
"[…] and that miracles wrought in favor of what was foolish or wicked, would only prove Manichaism."
"Gnosticism, Manichaism, and Mandaism found numerous adherents; […]"
"This is Manichaism, […]"

Etymology

From Latin Manichaismus, from Koine Greek Μανιχαϊσμός (Manikhaïsmós).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: Manichaismus, Μανιχαϊσμός

Frequently Paired Words

Manichaean Manichaeus Manichaic Manichaist

Questions

How do you pronounce manichaism?: The recorded pronunciation is /mænɪˈkeɪ.ɪzəm/.
What does manichaism mean?: Alternative spelling of Manichaeism
Where does manichaism come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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