Ens
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛnz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ens is a noun meaning (philosophy) An entity or being; an existing thing, as opposed to a quality or attribute.
Meaning
(philosophy) An entity or being; an existing thing, as opposed to a quality or attribute.
More Meanings
- plural of en
- (chemistry, alchemy, now historical) Something supposed to condense within itself all the virtues and qualities of a substance from which it is extracted; an essence, an active principle.
Example Sentences
the Nature of the Supreme Ens
Forms sphered in fire with trembling light array'd, / Ens without weight, and substance without shade […].
Here he states that there are five ‘active principles’ – the five Enses or entia – that influence our bodies and give rise to disease […]
Word Forms
- enses
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Related dictionary entries include nut, entity, letters, assy, consonants, nurses.
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