An even shorter-lived black sand beach was Kamoamoa. Unlike with white and green sand beaches, walking barefoot on black sand can result in burns, as the black sand absorbs a greater fraction of the solar radiation falling upon it. Black sand beaches Edit
Noun. 1. instrumentalism-a system of pragmatic philosophy that considers idea to be instruments that should guide our actions and their value is measured by their success. pragmatism - (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value. 1  Facebook. 2  Twitter.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of romanticism is a state of being romantic or affectionate in a sentimental way, or an 18th century movement in the arts and literature that emphasized nature, imagination, emotion and the individual.