synteresis
Noun
- 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).
- Preventive treatment; prophylaxis.
Origin / Etymology
From Medieval Latin syntērēsis (in Thomas Aquinas), from Ancient Greek συντήρησις (suntḗrēsis, “careful watching”), from συντηρεῖν (suntēreîn, “to keep guard”).
Scrabble Score: 13
synteresis: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionarysynteresis: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
synteresis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 0
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