First Known Use: 1658
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nomothetic
adjective no·mo·thet·ic \-ˈthe-tik\
Definition of NOMOTHETIC
: relating to, involving, or dealing with abstract, general, or universal statements or laws
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Origin of NOMOTHETIC
Greek nomothetikos of legislation, from nomothetēs lawgiver, from nomos law + -thetēs one who establishes, from tithenai to put — more at do
Rhymes with NOMOTHETIC
Medical Dictionary
nomothetic
adjective no·mo·thet·ic \ˌnäm-ə-ˈthet-ik, ˌnō-mə-\
Medical Definition of NOMOTHETIC
: relating to, involving, or dealing with abstract, general, or universal statements or laws—compare idiographic
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