Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun tabula_rasa

2 senses of tabula rasa

Sense 1
tabula rasa -- (a young mind not yet affected by experience (according to John Locke))
       => mind, head, brain, psyche, nous -- (that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head")

Sense 2
fresh start, clean slate, tabula rasa -- (an opportunity to start over without prejudice)
       => opportunity, chance -- (a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance")