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axiology

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.46 in modern English

Syllables
ax-i-ol-o-gy
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
5
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study of value(s), as regards origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations; value theory.

Uncountable

noun

The particular value-theory of a philosopher, school of thought, etc.

Countable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄξιος (áxios, “worthy”) + -λογία (-logía, “study of”).

Usage

Inflected Forms

axiologies (plural)

Derived Forms

axiologize

Frequently Paired Words

axiological axiologist axiologization

Questions

What does axiology mean?
The study of value(s), as regards origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations; value theory.
Where does axiology come from?
From Ancient Greek ἄξιος (áxios, “worthy”) + -λογία (-logía, “study of”).

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