Katastematic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Katastematic is an adjective meaning (Epicurean philosophy) Pertaining to a constant state of being, as opposed to a kinetic state (of change).
Meaning
(Epicurean philosophy) Pertaining to a constant state of being, as opposed to a kinetic state (of change).
Example Sentences
The term 'ataraxia' is used in Epicurean philosophy to refer to a type of katastematic pleasure that is engendered by a complete freedom from mental disturbances and worries.
Word Forms
- katastemic
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include catastematic, katastatic, ergodic, catastatic, evential, stoic.
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