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- [pluh-ton-ik, pley-]
- /pləˈtɒn ɪk, pleɪ-/
- /pləˈtɒnɪk(ə)li /
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- [pluh-ton-ik, pley-]
- /pləˈtɒn ɪk, pleɪ-/
Definitions of platonically word
- adjective platonically of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or his doctrines: the Platonic philosophy of ideal forms. 1
- adjective platonically pertaining to, involving, or characterized by Platonic love as a striving toward love of spiritual or ideal beauty. 1
- adjective platonically (usually lowercase) purely spiritual; free from sensual desire, especially in a relationship between two persons of the opposite sex. 1
- adjective platonically (usually lowercase) feeling or professing platonic love: He insisted that he was completely platonic in his admiration. 1
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Origin of platonically
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin Platōnicus < Greek Platōnikós, equivalent to Platōn-, stem of Plátōn Plato + -ikos, -ic
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Parts of speech for Platonically
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platonically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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