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PRONUNCIATION OF OCKHAM

Ockham  [ˈɒkəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OCKHAM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ockham is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OCKHAM


Beckham
ˈbɛkəm
capsicum
ˈkæpsɪkəm
dinkum
ˈdɪŋkəm
high-income
ˌhaɪˈɪnkəm
hokum
ˈhəʊkəm
locum
ˈləʊkəm
Malcolm
ˈmælkəm
Markham
ˈmɑːkəm
Morecambe
ˈmɔːkəm
Newcomb
ˈnjuːkəm
Occam
ˈɒkəm
practicum
ˈpræktɪkəm
Shechem
ˈʃɛkəm
skookum
ˈskuːkəm
unwelcome
ʌnˈwɛlkəm
verbascum
vɜːˈbæskəm
viscum
ˈvɪskəm
welcome
ˈwɛlkəm
Welkom
ˈwɛlkəm
Wykeham
ˈwɪkəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OCKHAM

Ockeghem
Ockenheim
ocker
ockerism
Ockham´s razor
ockodols
ocotillo
OCR
ocrea
ocreae
ocreate
OCS
Oct

WORDS THAT END LIKE OCKHAM

Abraham
Birmingham
Buckingham
cham
Chatham
Cheltenham
Cunningham
dirham
Durham
Fulham
Gotham
graham
ham
Mount Markham
Nottingham
Oakham
Rackham
sham
Upham
Wyndham

Synonyms and antonyms of Ockham in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Ockham» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OCKHAM

Find out the translation of Ockham to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Ockham from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Ockham» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

奥康
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Ockham
570 millions of speakers

English

Ockham
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Ockham
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أكهام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Оккам
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Ockham
270 millions of speakers

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Ockham
260 millions of speakers

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Ockham
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ockham
190 millions of speakers

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Ockham
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オッカム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오컴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ockham
85 millions of speakers
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Ockham
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Ockham
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओक्हॅम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ockham
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Ockham
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ockham
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Оккам
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ockham
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ockham
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ockham
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Ockham
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Ockham
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Ockham

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OCKHAM»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OCKHAM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Ockham

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OCKHAM»

Discover the use of Ockham in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ockham and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
William Ockham on Metaphysics: The Science of Being and God
In William Ockham on Metaphysics, Jenny E. Pelletier gives an account of Ockham's concept of metaphysics as the science of being and God as it emerges sporadically throughout his philosophical and theological work.
Jenny Pelletier, 2012
2
The Political Thought of William Ockham
The English Franciscan, William of Ockham (c. 1285-1349), was one of the most important thinkers of the later middle agesThis book provides a coherent account of Ockham's aims and the principles operating in all his political works.
Arthur Stephen McGrade, 2002
3
William of Ockham: 'A Letter to the Friars Minor' and Other ...
This volume begins with his personal account of his engagement in that conflict and continues with essential passages from the major works in which he attempted to resolve it.
William (of Ockham), Arthur Stephen McGrade, John Kilcullen, 1995
4
Philosophical Writings: A Selection
This volume contains selections of Ockham's philosophical writings which give a balanced introductory view of his work in logic, metaphysics, and ethics.
William (of Ockham), Philotheus Boehner, Stephen F. Brown, 1990
5
The Cambridge Companion to Ockham
Offers a full discussion of all significant aspects of this medieval philosopher's thought.
Paul Vincent Spade, 1999
6
William of Ockham: A Short Discourse on Tyrannical Government
The Short Discourse is a passionate but compelling statement of Ockham's position on the most fundamental political problem of the medieval period.
William of Ockham, Arthur Stephen McGrade, 1992
7
Ockham on the Virtues
Ockham's views on many subjects have been misunderstood, including his views on ethics. This book is designed to avoid pitfalls that arise in reading medieval philosophy generally and Ockham in particular.
Rega Wood, 1997
8
Vision and Certitude in the Age of Ockham: Optics, ...
When William of Ockham lectured on Lombard's "Sentences" in 1317-1319, he articulated a new theory of knowledge.
Katherine H. Tachau, 1988
9
Ockham and Ockhamism: Studies in the Dissemination and ...
Against the background of changing assessments of Nominalism and its meanings before Ockham, this book examines the reception of Ockhama (TM)s thought at Oxford and Paris, the crisis over Ockhamism at Paris around 1340, and the legacy of ...
William J. Courtenay, 2008
10
A Scholastic Miscellany: Anselm to Ockham
This volume includes readable translations of a number of important texts that speak to both concrete and practical issues of church life as well as questions of its very nature and constitution.
Eugene Rathbone Fairweather, 1956

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OCKHAM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ockham is used in the context of the following news items.
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What you should expect from your GP
He has been trying to improve patients' expectations of their GP for several decades, including during an appearance on Ockham's Razor on ... «The Conversation AU, Jul 15»
2
Fringe preview: Ockham's Razor: Arc and Every Action
Ockham's Razor is among a new wave of British companies re-imagining the big top tradition, using theme and narrative to complement circus ... «The List, Jul 15»
3
Letter: There Are Many Reasons To Refuse The Application To Build …
“In respect of consultation it was suggested that this be undertaken in Guildford town rather than Ockham. CH suggested that the team does not ... «The Guildford Dragon NEWS, Jul 15»
4
Burke: Simple rules can help maintain company focus
In the 14th century, William of Ockham devised a problem-solving principle that continues to hold true in business and life. The principle known ... «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Jul 15»
5
Wisley Airfield Planning Application Postponed
... incorporating up to 100 sheltered accommodation units and associated infrastructure including accesses onto the A3 (Ockham Interchange), ... «The Guildford Dragon NEWS, Jul 15»
6
Orphan Drug Market 2015-2020 Review With 12 Company Profiles …
... Novabiotics Ltd, Novartis AG, Ockham Biotech Limited, OSE Pharma SA, Parion Sciences, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Pharmaxis Limited, Polyphor Ltd., ... «SYS-CON Media, Jul 15»
7
Assault and antisocial behaviour reports at Ockham 'dogging' hotspot
Complaints were made this week after dog walkers at Ockham Common were left feeling uncomfortable after seeing doggers – people ... «Get Surrey, Jul 15»
8
Communication by pheromones
In a wide-ranging Ockham's, Roberts touches on the importance of inspiration, dialogue between the arts and the sciences, learning from ... «ABC Local, Jul 15»
9
Court results - Horsham
Fiona Lascelles, 51, of Ockham Lane, Ockham, was fined £400, with a £40 victim surcharge, £250 costs, and six penalty points added to her ... «West Sussex Gazette, Jul 15»
10
New Neighbourhood Areas Announced for Lovelace and Send
Designating these neighbourhood areas means that Ripley and Ockham parish councils in Lovelace, and Send Parish Council in Send, will be ... «The Guildford Dragon NEWS, Jul 15»

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