adiaphoron

English

Etymology

Neuter of Ancient Greek ἀδιάφορος (adiáphoros, “indifferent”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌædiˈæfəɹən/

• Audio (US):

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Noun

adiaphoron (plural adiaphora)

1. An indifferent matter.
   2. (philosophy) A matter that is morally neutral.
   4. (theology) Something neither forbidden nor commanded by scripture.

Derived terms

• adiaphorization

 

Related terms

• adiaphoral
• adiaphoristic, adiaphoric
• adiaphorous
• adiaphorism
• adiaphorist

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: adiafora
• Indonesian: adiafora
• Polish: adiafora (pl) f

Latin

Adjective

adiaphoron

1. inflection of adiaphoros:
   1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
   2. accusative masculine singular