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Hume
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Hume (name) means a Scottish surname, notably borne by philosopher David Hume; also the name of a region in Victoria, Australia. Example: “Hume argued that we cannot derive certain knowledge from experience alone.”
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A Scottish surname, notably borne by philosopher David Hume; also the name of a region in Victoria, Australia.
"Hume argued that we cannot derive certain knowledge from experience alone."
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What does “Hume” mean?
The word “Hume” means a Scottish surname, notably borne by philosopher David Hume; also the name of a region in Victoria, Australia.
How do you pronounce “Hume”?
“Hume” is pronounced hyoom (/hjuːm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hume” in a sentence?
Here is “Hume” used in a sentence: “Hume argued that we cannot derive certain knowledge from experience alone.”
What part of speech is “Hume”?
“Hume” is a name.
Is “Hume” a common word?
“Hume” is an uncommon word in modern English.
