tout court

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] French tout court.

Adverb

tout court (not comparable)

1. Just, simply; without addition or qualification; alone.
   • 2009, Karen Armstrong, The Case for God, Vintage 2010, p. 21:

     People did not bow down and worship a rock tout court; the rock was simply a focus that directed their attention to the mysterious essence of life.

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French

Etymology

tout (“all”) + court (“short”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tu kuʁ/

Adverb

tout court

1. just; only (without any additions)