"aporesis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπόρησις (apórēsis) synonym of ἀπορία (aporía) and of the same root. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἀπόρησις}} Ancient Greek ἀπόρησις (apórēsis) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} aporesis (uncountable)
  1. Knowing perplexity, knowing the extent of one's wisdom. Tags: uncountable Related terms: aporia
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