ironism Meaning & Definition
What Does Ironism Mean?
As a noun, ironism means A state of doubt regarding one's own "vocabulary" (set of communicative beliefs) that cannot be removed by making arguments in that vocabulary.
Ironism Definition (Noun)
- A state of doubt regarding one's own "vocabulary" (set of communicative beliefs) that cannot be removed by making arguments in that vocabulary.
Synonyms of Ironism
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Ironism synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ironism (uncountable)
Origin of Ironism
Coined by American philosopher Richard Rorty, from Ancient Greek εἴρων (eírōn, “one who says less than they think”). By surface analysis, irony + -ism.