positivist
po·si·ti·vist
noun
1.
someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes
adjective
1.
of or relating to positivism
- “positivist thinkers”
- “positivist doctrine”
- “positive philosophy”
Origin
Perhaps borrowed from French positiviste. Equivalent to positive + -ist, after positivism.
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