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Positivist Definition & Meaning

positivist
adjective
  1. of or relating to positivism; "positivist thinkers"; "positivist doctrine"; "positive philosophy"
noun
  1. someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes

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Frequently asked questions

What does positivist mean?
of or relating to positivism; "positivist thinkers"; "positivist doctrine"; "positive philosophy" someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes
What part of speech is positivist?
Positivist is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does positivist have?
Positivist has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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