idiographic

Adjective

Meaning

Alt. of Idiographical

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

different certain separate divided alone distinct dedicated apart distinction isolated express discrete singular solitary detached
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Antonyms

nomothetic legislative associated farraginous co-operative under the auspices
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Examples

In 1884, Kantian philosopher Wilhelm Windelband coined the terms nomothetic and idiographic to describe these two divergent approaches. Source: Internet

Somewhere behind these attitudes of Bendix, Parsons detected a discomport on Bendix behalf to move out of an "idiographic" mode of theorizing. Source: Internet

He observed that most scientists employ some mix of both, but in differing proportions; he considered physics a perfect example of a nomothetic science, and history, an idiographic science. Source: Internet

This is an idiographic method that is used to help examine inner experiences. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

idioglottic idiogram idiograph idiographical idiographically idiography