What does sine qua non mean?
Definitions for sine qua non
ˈsɪn eɪ kwɑ ˈnoʊn, ˈnɒn, kweɪsine qua non
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Princeton's WordNet
essential condition, sine qua nonnoun
a prerequisite
Wiktionary
sine qua nonnoun
An essential or indispensable element, condition, or ingredient.
sine qua nonnoun
a test used to establish causation in fact.
sine qua nonnoun
((common usage)) In debate or formal discussion: a "going-in" position.
Etymology: sine qua non, “without which [cause] not”
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Sine qua non
Sine qua non (, Latin: [ˈsɪnɛ kʷaː ˈnoːn]) or condicio sine qua non (plural: condiciones sine quibus non) is an indispensable and essential action, condition, or ingredient. It was originally a Latin legal term for "[a condition] without which it could not be", "but for...", or "without which [there is] nothing." Also, "sine qua non causation" is the formal terminology for "but-for causation."
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sine qua non
A sine qua non is an essential condition or element that is absolutely necessary for a certain outcome or result to occur. It is something that is indispensable or crucial. This term originated from Latin, literally translating to "without which, not".
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Sine qua non
Sine qua non or condicio sine qua non refers to an indispensable and essential action, condition, or ingredient. It was originally a Latin legal term for "[a condition] without which it could not be," or "but for..." or "without which [there is] nothing".
Editors Contribution
Sine Qua Non
A condition that must be met in order to realize a goal, target, dream, vision or aspiration. It is something very crucial and absolutely necessary.
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Submitted by emeasoba_g on March 7, 2018
Matched Categories
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sine qua non in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sine qua non in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of sine qua non in a Sentence
The most foolish mistake we could possibly make would be to allow the subject races to possess arms. History shows that all conquerors who have allowed the subject races to carry arms have prepared their own downfall by so doing. Indeed, I would go so far as to say that the supply of arms to the underdogs is a sine qua non for the overthrow of any sovereignty.
Incirlik is important to the anti-ISIS struggle, but it's not indispensable, if Washington feels that this becomes the sine qua non in the relationship, the U.S. might pull the plug out. It would require a repositioning of forces.
A sense of belonging is a sine qua non of healthy psychological functioning everywhere. Such a sense, beginning in infancy and continuing throughout life, comes about by experiencing mutual empathy; by sensing oneself as part of a whole, which recognizes and accepts that one is a member.
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- absolut nødvendighedDanish
- conditio sine qua non, sine qua non, absolute Notwendigkeit, notwendige Bedingung, unerlässliche VoraussetzungGerman
- εκ των ων ουκ άνευGreek
- condición sine qua nonSpanish
- kynnyskysymys, edellytysFinnish
- [[անհրաժեշտ]] [[պայման]], [[էական]] [[պայման]], [[մի]] [[բան]], [[առանց]] [[որի]] [[հնարավոր]] [[չէ]]Armenian
- 必須条件Japanese
- 없어서는 안 될 것, 불가결, 필수조건Korean
- sine qua nonLatin
- warunek niezbędny, warunek sine qua nonPolish
- sine qua nonPortuguese
- [[обязательный, ([[соверше́нно]]) [[необходимыйRussian
- ofrånkomligt villkor, nödvändig förutsättning, oeftergivligt villkorSwedish
- olmazsa olmazTurkish
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