Diorism — Di o*rism, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to distinguish; ? = dia through + ? to divide from, fr. ? a boundary.] Definition; logical direction. [Obs.] Dr. H. More. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
diorism — /dīˈə ri zm/ noun Distinction, definition ORIGIN: Gr diorizein to divide, from dia through, and horos a boundary • • • diorisˈtic or diorisˈtical adjective diorisˈtically adverb … Useful english dictionary
diorism — noun logical direction; definition See Also: dioristic … Wiktionary
Diorite — Di o*rite, n. [Cf. F. diorite. See {Diorism}.] (Min.) An igneous, crystalline in structure, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar and hornblende. It includes part of what was called greenstone. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dioristic — adjective that distinguishes or defines something; distinctive See Also: diorism … Wiktionary
Discrimination — (Roget s Thesaurus) >results of comparison. 1 < N PARAG:Discrimination >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 discrimination discrimination distinction differentiation diagnosis diorism Sgm: N 1 nice perception nice perception Sgm: N 1 perception of… … English dictionary for students
dioristical — diorisˈtic or diorisˈtical adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑diorism … Useful english dictionary
dioristically — diorisˈtically adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑diorism … Useful english dictionary