Lexical entry

エネルゲイア

enerugeia

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

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource: Greek

Meaning

In Aristotelian philosophy, the state of being in active exercise or fulfillment; actuality as contrasted with dynamis (potentiality).

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デュナミス

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

エンテレケイア

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

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