Lexical entry

エイドス

eidosu

The essence or 'form' of something in Greek philosophy.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource: Greek

Meaning

Refers to 'Form' in Aristotelianism (the essence that combines with matter) or 'Idea' in Platonism.

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イデア

A Platonic idea or ideal form.

ヒュレー

Philosophical concept of primordial matter or substance.

エネルゲイア

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

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