Positivist - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Positivist :  adj : of or relating to positivism; "positivist thinkers"; "positivist doctrine"; "positive philosophy" [syn: positivistic, positive] (noun)

1: someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes [syn: rationalist]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Positivist : \Pos"i*tiv*ist\, n. A believer in positivism. -- a. Relating to positivism.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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