entelechy

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \en-ˈte-lə-kē, in-\
- /entˈeletʃi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \en-ˈte-lə-kē, in-\

Definitions of entelechy word

noun entelechy The realization of potential. 1
noun entelechy (in the philosophy of Aristotle) actuality as opposed to potentiality 0
noun entelechy (in the system of Leibnitz) the soul or principle of perfection of an object or person; a monad or basic constituent 0
noun entelechy something that contains or realizes a final cause, esp the vital force thought to direct the life of an organism 0
noun entelechy in Aristotelian philosophy, the actualization of potentiality or of essence 0
noun entelechy in vitalism, the inherent force which controls and directs the activities and development of a living being 0

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entelechy popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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