gnosis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γνῶσις (gnôsis, “knowledge”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/

Noun

gnosis (countable and uncountable, plural gnoses)

1. (Gnosticism) an immanent form of knowledge or transcendent insight, such as sought by the Gnostics
2. act or process of knowing
3. (occult) an altered state of awareness in which the will is magically effective

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γνῶσις (gnôsis, “knowledge”).

Noun

gnosis m (definite singular gnosisen, uncountable)

1. (Gnosticism) gnosis

   Synonym: gnose

References

• “gnosis” in The Ordnett Dictionary

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γνῶσις (gnôsis, “knowledge”).

Noun

gnosis n (definite singular gnosiset, uncountable)

1. (Gnosticism) gnosis

   Synonym: gnose