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synteresis.

An aspect of one's conscience by which one can judge wrong from right and decide on what makes good conduct (as distinguished from syneidesis).

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/sɪntɪˈɹiːsɪs/UK
  1. An aspect of one's conscience by which one can judge wrong from right and decide on what makes good conduct (as distinguished from syneidesis).

    historical · uncountable
  2. Preventive treatment; prophylaxis.

    obsolete · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Medieval Latin syntērēsis (in Thomas Aquinas), from Ancient Greek συντήρησις (suntḗrēsis, “careful watching”), from συντηρεῖν (suntēreîn, “to keep guard”).

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