Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

agonism

/ˈæɡ.əˌnɪz.əm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.48 in modern English

Syllables: ag-o-nism
IPA: /ˈæɡ.əˌnɪz.əm/

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Competitive struggle (especially political).

noun

The relationship between an agonist and a receptor.

Example Sentences

"The internal competition between tendencies or natures that Machiavelli recognizes in individuals and groups and that Nietzsche sees as multiple drives is a form of “agonism.” Agonism is the idea that conflict and struggle are the natural basis of life and that this is replicated in social, political, and cultural life."
"This is where the great replacement comes in. As mendacious and deranged as it is, it provides a structural explanation for various aspects of the polycrisis, and comes with in-built agonism for politicians to exploit."

Etymology

From agon + -ism, from Latin agōn, from Ancient Greek ἀγών (agṓn, “contest”).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: agōn, ἀγών
Suffix: agon

Inflected Forms

agonisms (plural)

Derived Forms

photoagonism

Frequently Paired Words

antagonism agonist coagonism

Questions

How do you pronounce agonism?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæɡ.əˌnɪz.əm/.
What does agonism mean?: Competitive struggle (especially political).
Where does agonism come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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