noumenon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A thing as it is independent of any conceptualization or perception by the human mind, postulated by practical reason but existing in a condition which is in principle unknowable and unexperienceable.

Pronunciation

/ˈnuːmənɒn/ /ˈnaʊmənɒn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-noumenon.wav /ˈnumənɑn/

Word forms

noumenon noumena

Etymology

From German Noumenon, from Ancient Greek νοούμενον (nooúmenon, “thing that is known”), passive present participle of νοέω (noéō, “I know”).

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