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απορία — meaning in English

aporia

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English meaning

  • destitution noun The action of deserting or abandoning.
  • question noun A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.
  • wonder noun A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.

Senses

απορία is used for these senses in English:

  • aporia (rhetoric) An expression of deliberation with oneself regarding uncertainty or doubt as to how to proceed.
  • destitution An extreme state of poverty, in which a person is almost completely lacking in resources or means of support.
  • question A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
  • wonder (countable, UK, informal) A mental pondering, a thought.

destitution — full definition

  1. noun The action of deserting or abandoning.
  2. noun Discharge from office; dismissal.
  3. noun The condition of lacking something.
  4. noun An extreme state of poverty, in which a person is almost completely lacking in resources or means of support.

question — full definition

  1. noun A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.
  2. noun A matter or issue open to doubt or debate.
  3. verb To ask someone questions, especially formally or to gather information.
  4. verb To express doubt about something.

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