Definition of axiology

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ax·i·ol·o·gy    (ks-l-j) KEY  

NOUN:

The study of the nature of values and value judgments.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Greek axios, worth; see ag- in Indo-European roots + -logy

OTHER FORMS:
axi·o·logi·cal   (--lj-kl) KEY  (Adjective), axi·o·logi·cal·ly (Adverb), axi·olo·gist (Noun)

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