Apodictic
/ˌæpəˈdɪktɪk/noun
Expressing or characterized by absolute certainty or demonstrative proof.
Did you know?Aristotle used the related Greek noun apodeixis for rigorous demonstration, helping make proof—not revelation—the classical route to certainty.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deik-
“To point out, show, or indicate”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀποδείκνυμι (apodeiknumi)
“To show forth, demonstrate, or prove; literally, to show away or openly”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀπόδειξις (apodeixis)
“A demonstration or proof, especially a reasoned demonstration”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀποδεικτικός (apodeiktikos)
“Pertaining to demonstration; demonstrative”
Late Medieval English
Latin/English
apodicticus / apodictic
“Certain or demonstratively evident”
Modern English
English
apodictic
“Expressing absolute certainty or proof beyond dispute”