| Pronunciation: | | 'stowi`sizum
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- [n] an indifference to pleasure or pain
- [n] the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno
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STOICISM is a 8 letter word that starts with S. |
| | Synonyms: | | stolidity, stolidness |
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| | See Also: | | emotionlessness, philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory, unemotionality |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Sto"i*cism\, n. [Cf. F. sto["i]cisme.]
1. The opinions and maxims of the Stoics.
2. A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain;
insensibility; impassiveness.
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