hylomorphism

[ hahy-luh-mawr-fiz-uhm ]

nounPhilosophy.
  1. the theory that every physical object is composed of two principles, an unchanging prime matter and a form deprived of actuality with every substantial change of the object.

Origin of hylomorphism

1
First recorded in 1885–90; hylo- + -morphism

Other words from hylomorphism

  • hy·lo·mor·phist, noun

Words Nearby hylomorphism

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British Dictionary definitions for hylomorphism

hylomorphism

/ (ˌhaɪləˈmɔːfɪzəm) /


noun
  1. the philosophical doctrine that identifies matter with the first cause of the universe

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