dualism

noun/ˈduəlɪzəm/

Frequency rank: #18,667 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The theory that reality consists of two fundamental, independent principles or substances, such as mind and matter.

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Example sentence

Many philosophers debate whether dualism or monism better explains the relationship between mind and body.

Synonyms & related words

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