hylomorphism

[ hahy-luh-mawr-fiz-uhm ]

noun

, Philosophy.

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.

hylomorphism

/ ˌhaɪləˈmɔːfɪzəm /

noun

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

Other Words From

• hylo·morphist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hylomorphism¹

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