casuist

n. 决疑论者, 诡辩家

发音

US /ˈkæʒuːɪst/

词形变化

casuists 复数 casuists

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A person who resolves cases of conscience or moral duty.

    哲学
  2. 2.

    Someone who attempts to specify exact and precise rules for the direction of every circumstance of behaviour.

  3. 3.

    One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

sophist

上位词 2

ratiocinator reasoner

词源

From French casuiste, from Spanish casuista, from Latin casus (“case”).

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