Hyle
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyle is a noun meaning (philosophy) Synonym of protomatter, the first matter of the cosmos from which the four elements arose according to Empedocles and Aristotle.
Meaning
(philosophy) Synonym of protomatter, the first matter of the cosmos from which the four elements arose according to Empedocles and Aristotle.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Synonym of matter, physical substance.
Word Forms
- hyla
Synonyms for hyle
Depending on context, synonyms include matter, protomatter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include matter, hyla, hylicist, hyloism, hylist, hydrium.
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