"blik" meaning in English

See blik in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: bliks [plural]
Etymology: Coined by R. M. Hare in 1950. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|R. M. Hare|in=1950|nobycat=1}} Coined by R. M. Hare in 1950 Head templates: {{en-noun}} blik (plural bliks)
  1. (philosophy) An unfalsifiable belief underpinning a worldview. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-blik-en-noun-3SC6ijQq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

Inflected forms

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