Dualistic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism; "a Manichaean conflict between good and evil".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The philosopher's dualistic worldview posited the existence of two fundamental substances, mind and matter, that interact but remain separate.
- In the dualistic tradition of ancient Persian Zoroastrianism, the universe is seen as a battleground between the forces of light and darkness.
- The novel's dualistic themes of good vs. evil were reflected in the contrasting characters of the hero and the villain.
- The artist's use of light and dark colors in her paintings was meant to evoke a dualistic sense of the struggle between hope and despair.
- The dualistic concept of yin and yang in ancient Chinese philosophy represents the interconnectedness and interdependence of opposites.