Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy-luh-mawr-fiz-uh m]
- /ˌhaɪ ləˈmɔr fɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahy-luh-mawr-fiz-uh m]
- /ˌhaɪ ləˈmɔr fɪz əm/
Definitions of hylomorphism word
- noun hylomorphism 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. 1
- noun hylomorphism the philosophical doctrine that identifies matter with the first cause of the universe 0
- noun hylomorphism (philosophy) The doctrine that every physical substance is the sum of its component matter and the form taken by that matter. 0
- noun hylomorphism (computer science) composition of an anamorphism and a catamorphism. 0
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Origin of hylomorphism
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; hylo- + -morphism
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Parts of speech for Hylomorphism
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hylomorphism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
hylomorphism usage trend in Literature
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