dormitive virtue
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A quality or property that is claimed to explain a phenomenon but actually explains nothing
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Examples
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “dormitive virtue” mean?
A quality or property that is claimed to explain a phenomenon but actually explains nothing Literally: sleep-inducing virtue
Is “dormitive virtue” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.