Comte
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- proper noun
- /kɒmt/
- As a philosopher, Auguste Comte emphasized the importance of scientific observation.
- Auguste Comte
- philosopher Auguste Comte
- Comte and the positivists
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Watch on YouTubeIn the matter of Auguste Comte, the cult of mankind ends in the self enclosed humanism of COMT and let it be said of fascism.
- In the matter of Auguste Comte, the cult of mankind ends in the self enclosed humanism of COMT and let it be said of fascism.
Examples
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You are too kind, Mr. de Comte.
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Everyone recognized the Comte as he entered the ballroom, dressed in elegant attire.
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What did he mean, "Your father, the Comte"?
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Your father, the Comte... did us the honor of dining with us last week.
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Monsieur le Comte is not here to pay his respects?
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This is the Comte de Vaudrec.
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May I also present Comte d'Estaing.
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I am the Comte de Reynaud at your service.
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I'm sorry, Monsieur le Comte, but you know the law as well as anyone.
Fiction book (1992) -
The Comte de Blonde, keeper of the royal seals.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Comte is a French surname from the word count, which means a 'noble' or person of rank. Long ago it came from a Latin word meaning 'companion', so thinking of the English title count can help you remember Auguste Comte as an important thinker.