Lexical entry

デュナミス

deyunamisu

The Aristotelian concept of potentiality or power as opposed to actuality.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource: Greek

Meaning

In Aristotelian philosophy, the capacity or power for being or action; potentiality as contrasted with energeia (actuality).

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エネルゲイア

The Aristotelian concept of actuality or activity as opposed to potentiality.

エンテレケイア

The Aristotelian concept of the realization or complete expression of potentiality.

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