# scholasticism

> English word · Noun · IPA /skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ · frequency rank #94,234

## Definitions
1. A tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology.

## Etymology
From scholastic + -ism.

## Source
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