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problem of universals

problem of universals proper noun: the open problem of whether the properties that an object has in common with other objects, such as color and shape, can be considered to exist beyond those objects, and if so, the precise nature of that existence.

problem of universals: the open problem of whether the properties that an object has in common with other objects, such as...
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Proper noun

the problem of universals

  1. The open problem of whether the properties that an object has in common with other objects, such as color and shape, can be considered to exist beyond those objects, and if so, the precise nature of that existence.

Questions about problem of universals

What does problem of universals mean?
Problem of universals means the open problem of whether the properties that an object has in common with other objects, such as color and shape, can be considered to exist beyond those objects, and if so, the precise nature of that existence.
What part of speech is problem of universals?
Problem of universals is a proper noun.

Words near problem of universals in the dictionary

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