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gnosis

/ˈnəʊ.sɪs/

Meanings
noun
(gnosticism) an immanent form of knowledge or transcendent insight, such as sought by the Gnostics

Examples :

"After years of meditation, she believed she achieved a profound gnosis, understanding the universe in a way that transcended ordinary thought. "
philosophy religion theology mind soul doctrine

Related Words

Illustration awareness

awareness noun

/əˈwɛənəs/ /əˈwɛɹnəs/

The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.

"I gradually passed from sleep to full awareness."

Illustration meditation

meditation noun

/mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.

"Before her math test, Sarah practiced meditation to calm her nerves and improve her focus. "

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magically adverb

/ˈmædʒɪkli/

In a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic.

"The flowers magically bloomed overnight, filling the garden with color. "

Illustration knowledge

knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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intentions noun

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/

The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.

"It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."

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gnosticism noun

/ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ /ˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/

A wide variety of Jewish and early Christian sects having an interest in gnosis, or divine knowledge, and generally holding the belief that there is a god greater than the Demiurge, or the creator of the world.

"Scholars study gnosticism to understand early Christian beliefs about a separate, higher God beyond the creator of our world. "

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transcended verb

/trænˈsɛndɪd/

To pass beyond the limits of something.

"Her love for her children transcended all the difficulties she faced. "

Illustration effective

effective noun

/əˈfɛktɪv/

A soldier fit for duty

"The new recruit was a strong and effective soldier, ready for basic training. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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transcendent noun

/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndənt/

That which surpasses or is supereminent; something excellent.

"Her artistic talent was so remarkable; it was a transcendent. "