n. (plural) as in strong fondness

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encouragement, enlightenment

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Example Sentences

Example:Diverse perspectives are the seeds of intellectual growth, and a climate of encouragement fosters the opposite of stultification of thought.

Definition:To urge to take action or continue in a course of action, especially to support a person in doing so.

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Example:A healthy debate is the best path to enlightenment, allowing for the flourishing of ideas which are the opposite of stultification of thought.

Definition:The act or process of enlightening, informing, instructing, or teaching. Intellectual growth, development of understanding and insight.

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