/stoh"euh siz'euhm/ , n.
1. a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 B.C., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.
2. ( l.c. ) conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain.
[ 1620-30; STOIC + -ISM ]
Syn. 2. See patience .