Background for stoics
BeDict Logo

stoics

/ˈstoʊɪks/

Meanings
noun
Proponent of stoicism, a school of thought, from in 300 B.C.E. up to about the time of Marcus Aurelius, who holds that by cultivating an understanding of the logos, or natural law, one can be free of suffering.

Examples :

"Despite facing job losses and personal setbacks, the stoics in the support group maintained a calm and rational outlook, focusing on what they could control and accepting what they could not. "
philosophy history doctrine mind soul religion person being moral attitude character

Related Words

Illustration rational

rational noun

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.

"The quotient of two rationals is again a rational."

Illustration stoicism

stoicism noun

/ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/

A school of philosophy popularized during the Roman Empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress.

"Even when her car broke down on the way to work, Maria faced the situation with stoicism, calmly calling for roadside assistance instead of panicking. "

Illustration personal

personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

Illustration maintained

maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

Illustration cultivating

cultivating verb

/ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkʌltəˌveɪtɪŋ/

To grow plants, notably crops

"Most farmers in this region cultivate maize."

Illustration indifferent

indifferent noun

/ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/

A person who is indifferent or apathetic.

"The indifferent student didn't care about the upcoming exam. "

Illustration accepting

accepting verb

/əkˈsɛptɪŋ/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"The school is accepting applications for the next semester. "

Illustration proponent

proponent noun

/pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/

One who supports something; an advocate

"My sister is a proponent of healthy eating, so she always prepares delicious salads for dinner. "

Illustration suffering

suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

Illustration understanding

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. "

Illustration setbacks

setbacks noun

/ˈsɛtˌbæks/ /ˈsɛtˌbæks/

An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)

"After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way."

Illustration difficult

difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "