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DUALISTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism
Example:
a Manichaean conflict between good and evil
Synonyms:
dualistic; Manichaean
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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
dualism (the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil)
Derivation:
dualism (the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil)