positivism
1. [ noun ] (philosophy) the form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation)
Synonyms: logical_positivism
Related terms: empiricism comtism
2. [ noun ] a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation
Synonyms: positivity
Related terms: negativism quality positiveness
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