"akousma" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: akousmata [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἄκουσμα (ákousma, “oral instruction”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|ἄκουσμα||oral instruction}} Ancient Greek ἄκουσμα (ákousma, “oral instruction”) Head templates: {{en-noun|akousmata}} akousma (plural akousmata)
  1. (philosophy) A rule or precept, especially one of the list of rules laid down by Pythagoras. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-akousma-en-noun-fovAAg~9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

Inflected forms

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